Author Archives: drcubbin

Why all the testing?

Have you ever gone to McDonald’s and “super-sized” your meal? Of course you have, but why? Did you think about “super-sizing” before you walked into the restaurant? That was probably the last thing on your mind. But all it took … Continue reading →

I recently posted two discussions on LinkedIn questioning the need, viability and justification for continuing with the current system of teacher evaluation: “TEACHER OBSERVATIONS DON’T WORK… BUT WHY?” and “WHY ARE TEACHERS EVALUATED?” The results showed wide ranging disparity on … Continue reading →

Because they are looking in the wrong place. A recent article written by Ryan Fuller, a former space engineer now teacher, stated that, “Teaching isn’t rocket science. It’s harder. To solve engineering problems, you use your brain. Solving classroom problems … Continue reading →

What do you believe (in one sentence) is the #1 reason behind all the testing that is on rise today. Feel free to add any evidence or documentation to support your opinion (not wanting to exasperate, irritate or alienate all … Continue reading →

Many of our students are failing and we are pushing many of them through the system, but this is not a diagnosis. It is merely a symptom, and doctors do not treat symptoms. If we did, we would be chasing … Continue reading →

Why the reluctance to accept the cold hard facts of data? I would guess because most teachers don’t feel their students do well enough to have their performance based on the student achieve numbers. If that is the case, picture … Continue reading →

Current thinking believes that by creating the same format (?) as each student walks into each room and goes through each This is not how to “professionally develop” professionals! There are two components to the practice od any professional” practice … Continue reading →

“What is more important to you, our parent/teacher ‘relationship,’ or you wanting me to demonstrate excellent classroom “competence” while keeping you updated in a more “professional-like” or “business-like” approach via daily or weekly e-mail, but with fewer phone calls?” What … Continue reading →

Some things in education (or in life, for that matter) never sound right – or improve with time – so when I hear a teacher say, “That’s not the way I do it,” or “I don’t do it that way,” … Continue reading →