I found this article very easy to read and well written.
I have heard a lot about the Common Core Standards through our graduate classes and a little bit through our district and school. I enjoyed Golub's analogy of comparing the CC to the library sinking. Sometimes we take on so much as teachers and try to do our best, but are not able to be well grounded becuase we are too loaded down.
As I read this article I looked at each of his aspects and how I felt about them.
1. I think this is true, even with our NCSCS. I think the CC could be beneficial with students that may move from school to school. It seems we always hear this but then again are still required to teach certain things and in a certain way.
2. Yes, reading comprehension does involve more then just reading the text. Is this where we as teachers have to 'read between the lines' of the CC and continue to teach that which we know is important (such as comprehension, engagement, and experiences through reading)?
3. We have seen evidence of this statement through some of our previous readings and classes. We all know things have changed since we were in school.
4. True - We continue to prepare for the future "test" that we miss out on opportune times to take advantage of teachable moments and teaching from our heart. Those are some of the best and most enjoable moments in my classroom.
This article allowed me to think about teaching in general a little bit more.
I do agree with most of what Golub has to say about the Common Core Standards and enjoyed seeing his point of view.
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