tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092203160300085551.post5255339495748255566..comments2022-11-09T18:07:04.572-08:00Comments on Strength To Teach: The Worlds Best CurriculumWilliam Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02808104251466108405noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092203160300085551.post-52377090218784347222011-08-04T20:04:23.917-07:002011-08-04T20:04:23.917-07:00Great post! Teachers really do determine the effec...Great post! Teachers really do determine the effectiveness of any curriculum. There is only one curriculum that my student's have ever gotten excited about; Investigations Math (Scott Foresman). My district requires it, but we supplement with another curriculum a bit, as well. Anytime we spent a week away from Investigations, my kids would beg for "the other math." They LOVED it!Casey Orrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540879402875429356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092203160300085551.post-31230841819682050702011-07-29T21:24:20.823-07:002011-07-29T21:24:20.823-07:00I agree! Just tweeted!
I do appreciate the imp...I agree! Just tweeted! <br /><br />I do appreciate the importance of having a good curriculum. (Like most teachers, I've occasionally had to work with outdated or inconsistent curriculum materials, and it's not fun.) But you're right. The real learning happens with a great teacher regardless of the shiny textbook!<br /><br />Great stuff over here, btw!Erin @ Small Typeshttp://www.smalltypes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092203160300085551.post-72923188557956835172011-07-29T15:36:48.781-07:002011-07-29T15:36:48.781-07:00I feel you about these textbooks. They can be gre...I feel you about these textbooks. They can be great as a resource, but I never feel like they're 100% effective. I love using Guided Reading and Guided Math. I create lessons and activities that are appropriate for my students. Like you said, the children benefit exponentially from the guidance and instruction of the teacher.<br /><br />Dana<br /><a href="http://3rdgradegridiron.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">3rd Grade Gridiron</a>Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369671931557275952noreply@blogger.com