Podcast for Teachers: Differentiating Rigor

<p>What is the difference between positive stress that increases learning and distress that is harmful to learning and wellness? How does a teacher differentiate rigor? Hear how one school changed their approach to final exams for documenting student learning. Ole Jorgeson and Percy Abram, authors of the article The Dark Side of Rigor, provide insights and suggestions.</p> <p><a href='https://www.nais.org/magazine/independent-school/summer-2021/the-dark-side-of-rigor/'>Read Ole & Percy's article, "The Dark Side of Rigor" here.</a></p> <p>Contact Ole: <a>ojorgenson@almadencountryday.org</a> </p> <p>Contact Percy: <a>percy.abram@bush.edu</a></p> <p><a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/steve-barkley-ponders-out-loud/id1254070860?mt=2'>Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes</a> or visit<a href='http://barkleypd.com'> BarkleyPD.com</a> to find new episodes!</p>