Sink or swim
Hello,
I must say that I regularly struggle with this idea. Because in my class I provide timely and consistent feedback, and provide clear expectations, that if a student chooses not to participate, or not to correct past mistakes, then this is the student issue - not mine. So, from this class/topic, I have been newly inspired to reach out to these students with some additional guidance - as their short-comings in class may be the result of them feeling a little "rusty" in the classroom. Overall, I found the information in this topic area to be "right on". It is good to know that you are doing some things right - and for other challenges that you may be having - that there are realistic soultions and or techniques to avoid the challenges in the first place.
Hi Walter,
It is definitely a fearful saying. It sounds as though it is do or die. Very intimidating!
Patricia
I know that in the old days "sink or swim" method was used quite often in the old days but i d think that it instilled fear in the students
Hi Leslie,
You are a great educator! Students need immediate and consistent feedback. I am sure your students appreciate you.
Patricia
