Boys... Girls
12 year olds... 13 year olds Hispanic children... non-Hispanic children (my school is definitely bicultural not multicultural) After starting the Quality Question club, then ending it two weeks later at the easy break of Thanksgiving, I have continued to be fascinated by the possibilities. First the anecdotal evidence: I did not track my ethnicities and gender groupings. Certain groups seemed to be more involved in the QQ club than others. Specifically, the Hispanic boys seemed disinterested. Is a a boy thing? More girls than boys got involved but I doubt it was in a statistically significant way. Is it a ethnic thing? More non-Hispanics became involved than non-hispanics... but again, I think that it was not in a statistically significant way. But if we combine Hispanic and boy, I think we have a statistically significant variation. How do I address this? Are Hispanic boys one of my primary audiences? By focusing on their needs do I still meet the needs of the other students? Will a survey of what might entice their participation be enough to find out? On an interesting parallel, quite a few, I'd estimate 12-15 students, have asked about the QQ club. When will it begin again? Will it be open to all periods (apparently students in the control groups felt left out)? This week I will prepare to start again. Other free or almost free incentives? We'll find out. In a survey, I will ask for student names rather than anonymous answers to the question, "What free or almost free incentive may entice you to ask more questions?" I wonder? T
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Joe Hall
3/20/2017 11:15:34 am
I think having a survey is a great idea because the rewards will be created by the students and have more meaning. I think the key is to have rewards that don't cost any money. Tea is cheap, however, it is an expense and I think other teacher's would be more willing to start their own incentive programs if it didn't cost them money.
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Karly Miller
3/21/2017 12:59:31 pm
Hi Todd,
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