Reflective Practice Makes a Difference
By Diane Esolen Dougherty
It seemed like a great idea. It worked in Up the Down Staircase! What could possibly go wrong? My seniors seemed to have been engaged, enthusiastic even, in our study of Hamlet. “Let’s put Hamlet on trial for the deaths of Claudius and Gertrude,” I said. I planned the project painstakingly, making certain that every class member had a role. I specified precisely what each role necessitated. I steered the required research. I indicated the minimum and maximum time limits for each presentation. I offered extra credit for providing props and I encouraged cooperative grouping. What I didn’t foresee was the abysmal flop that my exquisite planning failed to prevent. Read more
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