Submitted by Becky Malone (not verified) on April 5, 2008 - 09:30.
I too share your concerns. As a fourth grade teacher, I consider myself a foundation builder for future life skills my students will need to become successful citizens. Testing phobia is endangering us as a society of learners. Reading is the skill needed to pursue other interests and being able to pass a multiple choice test stifles the development of the whole person.
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Submitted by Becky Malone (not verified) on April 5, 2008 - 09:30.
I too share your concerns. As a fourth grade teacher, I consider myself a foundation builder for future life skills my students will need to become successful citizens. Testing phobia is endangering us as a society of learners. Reading is the skill needed to pursue other interests and being able to pass a multiple choice test stifles the development of the whole person.