Comments on: Volunteering http://www.jimcarson.com/2008/volunteering/ Contains no trans-fats, lead or red dye #2 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:28:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7-beta3 hourly 1 By: jim http://www.jimcarson.com/2008/volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-3225 jim Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:14:25 +0000 http://www.jimcarson.com/2008/volunteering/#comment-3225 <B>Kiri:</b> :) (I have a hard time making it through the full 90 minutes. I am in awe at how you can muster a four hour stint *plus* time after for office hours, grading, and prep.) <b>Claire:</b> It's a very good question. With this class (8 - 10 year olds), I've observed the girls are generally more likely to do their work, do it well, and be more concerned about opportunities for "extra credit." The boys tend to goof off, especially in groups where there are more than one. Kiri: :) (I have a hard time making it through the full 90 minutes. I am in awe at how you can muster a four hour stint *plus* time after for office hours, grading, and prep.)

Claire: It’s a very good question. With this class (8 - 10 year olds), I’ve observed the girls are generally more likely to do their work, do it well, and be more concerned about opportunities for “extra credit.” The boys tend to goof off, especially in groups where there are more than one.

]]> By: Claire http://www.jimcarson.com/2008/volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-3223 Claire Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:13:33 +0000 http://www.jimcarson.com/2008/volunteering/#comment-3223 One thing that struck me from what you wrote is that it seemed like the girls were able to get things done; the boys, not so much. What's up with that? One thing that struck me from what you wrote is that it seemed like the girls were able to get things done; the boys, not so much.

What’s up with that?

]]> By: Kiri http://www.jimcarson.com/2008/volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-3220 Kiri Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:06:40 +0000 http://www.jimcarson.com/2008/volunteering/#comment-3220 This is hilarious. I love hearing about your vicarious experiences, especially with the kids. :) Being able to laugh about these things eases my own experiences with older kids! This is hilarious. I love hearing about your vicarious experiences, especially with the kids. :) Being able to laugh about these things eases my own experiences with older kids!

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