Cornerstone Curriculum, Official Certification Edition - Mentor's Guide

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A part of a good classroom situation is that the students are clear regarding their responsibilities for class, that is, that they know all facets of the assignment, that all their questions regarding those assignments are known and answered, and that you as mentor or instructor are prepared to lead them to the next theme and study. Make certain that the students understand the assignment for next week, especially what they are responsible for in their summaries of the texts they are to read. This is not difficult; the goal is that they would read the material as best as they can and write a few sentences on what they take them to mean. This is a critical intellectual skill for your students to learn, so make sure that you encourage them in this process. Of course, for those students who might find this difficult, assure them of the intent behind this assignment, and emphasize their understanding of the material being the key, not their writing skills. We want to improve their skills, but not at the expense of their encouragement and edification. Nor, however, do we want to sell them short. Strike to find the midpoint between challenge and encouragement here.

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