No, not reiterate- but iterate. By definition, the word means to perform repeatedly. If we are practicing a physical skill, we know the power of iteration (muscle memory, etc.), but what about mental exercises? We've all heard the old saying "practice makes perfect." We are also aware that if we practice something incorrectly we will be reinforcing bad habits, misconceptions, and falsehoods. This is the reason homework, in its traditional sense, is so frustrating. Not only to students, but to the parents as well. I mean- really, really, frustrating! Unfortunately, many students are 'practicing' at home WITHOUT a content expert! I know what you're thinking...flip the classroom! And yes, I think this is a very real strategy that can transform learning, but I'm thinking of schmo's like me. My student's have a low completion rate when it comes to any task that requires time outside of class. What if, our class time was spent in engaging students in their practice? What if all assignments, assessments, projects, and activities were given feedback and then the student replaced the submitted work with better work?
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