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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can imagine many of the less popular AP classes moving to virtual. That would free up staff for other courses.  Expect more full time subs in schools.  I don’t foresee large scale lecture style courses for a variety of reasons.  Perhaps fewer special programs since those staff might be needed for core classes.

In my 11th grade elective I have two separate courses together.  I switch back and forth between groups depending on which one needs more direct instruction or supervision.  I have structured the courses so that they could be entirely done online since this was almost a necessity last year with so many kids out.[/quote]

This is depressing. Truly.

…”depending who needs instruction or supervision…”

In private school as well as in college, the entire class session requires actual instruction.

We’ve devolved to a place where teachers barely instruct and far too much time is spent on independent work. No wonder kids are checked out. [/quote]

In private school and college they control for the number of students in the institution.  Additionally, in college there are frequently large classes.  The professor/teacher instructs and there is little attention given to whether the students are actually understanding.  If they don’t understand that’s what office hours, study groups, and tutors are for, so still lots of independent learning.
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Sure.

But what I’m seeing in mcps is very limited instruction followed by a lot of independent work. That’s not the norm in private schools. Why is it the norm in public? Primarily because teachers are expected to magically teach at multiple levels. And this thread has opened my eyes to teachers simultaneously teaching entirely different courses. What nonsense!

Class size must be limited.

Kids must receive direct instruction at their level—not get a quick overview and then work independently for 30 minutes, and not “learn” via Chromebook assignments during class time.

Perhaps the influx in students is negatively impacting classroom instruction and outcomes? Any truth to that? If so, is anyone willing to say that out loud? [/quote]

Let’s do a test- How would you limit class sizes?[/quote]

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