You watch these two short video clips where Alf Kohn argues that the more students seek high standards [performance] as measured by grades rather than learning through the task the less they learn. It’s an interesting argument to put and I think he indicates that student narrow their focus.
I wonder whether parent would believe this conundrum – do they just look at marks on reports and tests – as that is all they have to go by – rather than learning the actual skills, concepts and understandings.
I wonder if the Ultranet has the power to engage students and parents in goal setting and reflections on learning rather than marks?
So i can use this as an excuse when i get my next low grade?