Subject: Classroom Behavior Model

Posted by Zachary Lawrence on 1/4/2010
In Reply To:Classroom Behavior Model Posted by Bill Braun on 1/4/2010

Message:

I added labels to the models on the page as per Karl's suggestion. I also changed "skill deficits" to "skill gap", because I think that better describes the idea I was going for. As Academic Progress increases, Academic Pressure decreases, and this is where I'm exploring the relationship between pressure and the skill gap. The two have a parallel relationship, but which direction should the arrow go? Or do they create their own little reinforcing loop? That section of the model feels correct, but you're right, when we think about the interaction between academic pressure and the skill gap, the concept becomes less clear. As I created it, I pictured academic pressure decreasing which reduced the perceived need to address the skill gap - this may not be the same as the gap itself. I wonder if I shouldn't just remove the academic portion of the model altogether.

Zachary

Follow Ups:

Classroom Behavior Model - Tim Joy 1/7/2010 
Classroom Behavior Model - Nancy Roberts 1/7/2010 
Classroom Behavior Model - Zachary Lawrence 1/10/2010
Classroom Behavior Model - Nancy Roberts 1/10/2010
Classroom Behavior Model - Bill Braun 1/8/2010