Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 17, 2007 - 05:53.
My experiences with textbooks have been that there is more information in them than can be taught during the school year, they often contain material that is not in the state standards, and they omit material found in the state standards. Our state allows us to spend textbook money on materials and for science that is a great option as new information becomes available almost daily. I too have polled students and most have stated they prefer other, more direct, means of acquiring the information. Teachers must be given time to think through the curriculum, time to collaborate with others, and time to find the activities that will get to the heart of student learning.
My experiences with
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 17, 2007 - 05:53.
My experiences with textbooks have been that there is more information in them than can be taught during the school year, they often contain material that is not in the state standards, and they omit material found in the state standards. Our state allows us to spend textbook money on materials and for science that is a great option as new information becomes available almost daily. I too have polled students and most have stated they prefer other, more direct, means of acquiring the information. Teachers must be given time to think through the curriculum, time to collaborate with others, and time to find the activities that will get to the heart of student learning.