“For some reason, when you become a support to others, you become bigger than you are.” -Susan Jeffers, from “Feel the Fear…and Do It Anyway”
This morning was spent filming parts of the new Tabor Rotation DVD Training Series. My cinematographer, Chris Shepherd [http://www.christophershepherd.net/], is amazingly creative and dedicated to making this an incredibly informative AND entertaining film.…
âItâs been my observation that people who understand the to-do list and âtwo-fersâ get the maximum benefit from their time. What is a âtwo-ferâ? Example: I never get in a line at an airport without something to read.â -Zig Ziglar
Traveling has taught me a lot about patience, but it’s also taught me a lot about purpose.…
Why canât students just learn the same way all of us did in school?
We sat. The teacher talked and wrote on the board. We solved problems. We came back and did it again the next day. We all did just fine.
Why canât we do what weâve always done?…
âThere are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot, but there are others who, with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into sun.â -Pablo Picasso
When was the last time you sat around with your friends or colleagues and asked ANY of the following questions?…
âIâm a high school teacher who teaches Algebra. There is so much information to cover, that I really need to lecture. I know I shouldnât just lectureâŚHELP!â
Iâm glad youâre thinking about ways to âshake upâ whatâs going on in your classroom to best meet the needs of your students.…
âHow many students should be in a group?â
The PGCPS website [http://www.pgcps.org/~elc/learning1.html] gives this simple and easy to understand description for small groups:
Size
The smallest group is two. The largest recommended is six. Generally, in smaller groups each member participates more, fewer social skills are required, and groups can work more quickly.…
âA prudent question is one-half of wisdom.â -Francis Bacon
“Talent alone won’t make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: “Are your ready?” -Johnny Carson
During follow-up conferencing this week I was asked a wonderful question.…
âThe conventional definition of management is getting work done through people, but real management is developing people through work.â -Agha Hasan Abedi
âEffective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.â -Peter F. Drucker
âAs we get ready to implement these groups do you think it’s necessary to take a few days and talk about the norms or rules of behavior that are expected?â…
“I want to begin using small groups in math and like the Tabor Rotation Framework. How do I “dip in my big toe?”
1. Divide your class into 4 heterogeneously mixed groups.
*The groups should not be the same as any other group which occurs in your room.…
âThe secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.â -Mark Twain
Iâve posted several blogs on the topic of planning effectively. [Read https://glennatabor.com/2010/09/how-to-plan-for-small-groups-in-math/] Part of my on-going support of schools with whom I have worked is assisting them in the planning process.…
