Opening space, transfer-in, small spaces

[BJ Peters]

Julie-- My stomach lurches at the SYSTEM of grading, not at your use of
it. You work within a system that uses grades. Perhaps when OST becomes
common practice in high school classrooms, the current grading system
will evolve to a higher level. I applaud the good work you are doing!

BJ Peters

Julie Smith wrote:

>(I wrote this before reading Laurel's post this morning (thank you,
>Laurel)..... and now wondering if I'm waaaay off base (mostly with the
>ideas about grading), but just want to throw this out there to help me
>along with my thinking about OST in the high school classroom.  I guess
>what I'm looking for is those stomach lurches any of you might have that
>will help me prevent snafus..... or if any of this resonates, that would
>be helpful to know, too.)
>
>Greetings ~
>
>I'm still thinking about how I might use OST to teach mediation to high
>school students in a regular classroom setting.  Here's what I'm
>thinking today.  I'm interested in any thoughts or ideas any of you may
>have.
>
>Theme:  Peer Mediation
>
>*** *** ***
>
>Givens:
>
>Class structure: OST.  4 Principles.  1 Law.  Opening each day.  Topics
>can be carried over, revised, and newly created as needed.  Marketplace
>contains entire timeline for the course.  Proceedings from prior class
>provided at beginning of each class period.
>
>Student's Role: Learn what peer mediation is and practice mediation
>skills.
>
>Instructor's Role: Support students in learning about peer mediation.
>
>Resources: Textbook, daily proceedings, other resources as requested
>(when available).
>
>School Rules: Still apply.
>
>*** *** ***
>
>Grading:
>
>For a D Grade:  Define mediation.  Identify and describe steps of
>mediation process.  Describe your most important learning from this
>class, what you liked most about this class, and what changes could be
>made to improve this class.
>
>For a C Grade:  Demonstrate ability to listen using the three skills of
>attending, summarizing, and asking clarifying questions. Complete
>self-assessment of listening skills and debrief with instructor.
>Describe your thoughts about when mediation might be helpful and also
>when mediation might not be helpful and explain your reasoning.
>Successfully complete requirements for D Grade.
>
>For a B Grade:  Demonstrate ability to use communication skills and work
>through mediation process in a role-play situation. Complete
>self-assessment of mediation role-play and debrief with instructor.
>Successfully complete requirements for C Grade.
>
>For an A Grade:  Demonstrate ability to use communication skills and
>work through mediation process in a real-life situation. Complete
>self-assessment of mediation and debrief with instructor.  (Permission
>of instructor required.  Must first successfully complete requirements
>for B Grade.)
>
>Alternative Grading Structure: Requests for alternative methods of
>grading will be considered.
>
>*** *** ***
>
>Julie
>
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