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The Final Word on Worksheets
In 1986, mimeograph machines were (for the most part) replaced by digital copiers in elementary schools. Those of us teachers who experienced using mimeograph machines will forever remember the distinct smell of the still-damp, purple-ink worksheets that we handed out to our students - by the ream full. (If you're like me, you can remember that smell right now!)
Then along came digital copiers and the purple-ink mimeograph machine disappeared. But the teaching tool that the mimeograph machine spawned - the worksheet - has lived on... and on... and on. For decades - literally decades - teachers have been enamored with worksheets. So what is the bottom line? Are worksheets a serious teaching tool or an over-used form of busy work? The answer, of course, is both.
Students can certainly benefit from practicing new skills and concepts on paper. From letters and numbers to report summary formats, worksheets can provide students with a framework for practice - an avenue for synthesizing new information in their brains. Well designed worksheets can also give students a platform for expressing creative ideas and reaching towards higher levels of thinking.
So what is the concern? There are three big concerns, actually.
Our teacher "caution light" should start blinking if we are using lower-level-thinking worksheets (Example: "Check the box next to the correct answer."), if we are using too many worksheets or if we are using worksheets as classroom busy work.
Both lower-level-thinking worksheets and too many (even high quality) worksheets can hold students back by not providing stimulus and challenge. Studies have shown for years (just do a Google search!) that children learn best through active involvement and real-life experiences. Virtually every teacher knows that children learn to read by being exposed to books and by being read to, NOT by completing worksheets. The same applies to all areas of learning.
As far as using worksheets for busy work, the verdict is in. It is destructive to classroom learning to assign worksheets to simply keep students occupied. Busy work creates monotony, causes boredom and increases the likelihood of behavior problems. Period.
To know if you are on the right track with worksheets in your classroom, answer (honestly) these simple questions:
- Do my students groan when I hand out a worksheet? (The answer should be no.)
- Are my lesson plans based on worksheets? (The answer should be no.)
- Do I feel anxiety if I don't have worksheets copied? (The answer should be no.)
- Are students excited about learning in my classroom? (The answer should be yes!)
We have come a long way as teachers since those purple-ink mimeograph machines introduced us to worksheets, so let's be vigilant! Avoid lower-level-thinking worksheets, do not use too many worksheets (even good ones) and NEVER use worksheets as busy work.
Instead, let's fill our classrooms with meaningful, thoughtful lessons and activities that peak student interest and promote higher-level learning. And that is a message worth copying and handing out!
Pamela Haack is an educational consultant, national presenter and keynote speaker. She is co-founder, along with author/instructor, Mary Peterson, of Teacher Online Classes, an organization that offers e-resources and online seminars and workshops for educators.
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Pamela Haack is an educational consultant, national presenter and keynote speaker. She is co-founder, along with author/instructor, Mary Peterson, of Teacher Online Classes, an organization that offers e-resources and online seminars and workshops for educators.
http://teacher-online-classes.com
http://maryandpam.com
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Where can I find the 'Testing Your Thoughts' worksheet by the Beck Institute online?
A few years ago, I was in CBT, and my therapist gave me a very helpful worksheet called 'Testing Your Thoughts.' it was developed by Aaron and Judith Beck, I believe. I made copies at that time, and would use them frequently and effectively at home or work when dealing with anxiety. I'd like to show this worksheet to a friend as a way of encouraging her to take advantage of cognitive behavioral therapy, but I no longer have any copies. At one time, I located a sheet online, but I can't find one now by doing a search. Can anyone tell we how to get one? My former therapist is no longer in practice.
I did a search couldn't find the exact worksheet, but did come up with 1 item during a search query at www.beckinstitute.org
I just typed in the search box of that page; "testing your thoughts"..got one hit. Why not try it, to see if it might help
Good luck
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