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Case: "Grammar should not be graded in social studies!"
I have a parent who does not agree with how I grade my students assignments. I currently teach social studies and the parent thinks it is wrong to count off on spelling and grammar. The parent thinks that essays and written responses should only be graded based on content. What would you say to the parent? Do you think grading for spelling and grammar in all subject areas is important?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
As the person before me stated, I would instruct the parent of the push for more cross-curricula activities that encourage students to find more relevance in the contents being delivered, however, I would tell the parent that I encourage students to always use proper grammar and mechanics. I would also inform the parent of a need to answer constructive response questions that must be written free of errors and graded accordingly. In closing, I would tell her that my goal is to educate his or her child not only in social studies, but in all areas of life. |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution. I have never heard of a job where a letter, full of errors, that was sent to a client, was acceptable because it contained the correct factual information. Our job is to educate, but also, we are now charged with also preparing our students to be work ready. That means that our subjects need to have the "real world" factor added in. Correct grammar and spelling, in my opinion, are real life! |
| Rated On: March 11, 2015 9:46 pm |
| Rated By: PaGuDu |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: I really like this solution because of the point made that the goal of the teacher is to help educate a child in all areas of life. Because it is true, even a history teacher is concerned for the writing mechanics of their students, not only their historical knowledge. |
| Rated On: July 6, 2016 3:22 am |
| Rated By: aWyVys |
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