Studying in the Snow
Every child and adult longs for a snow day. The whole day becomes a rest day: TV, movies, reading a good book, sleeping in, and hot chocolate (or just plain chocolate). For families, it can mean extra snuggles on the couch with the kids, sledding, and baking together. But, what about school work?
Missing school can cause anxiety for many as they are forced to miss class and fall behind in course work. Some instructional woes are appeased by e-learning and hybrids courses where instruction is continued from home. But, many face-to-face courses are greatly stressed as the missed days add up.
However, in a new study by Harvard Kennedy School Assistant Professor Joshua Goodman, he shows a regular absence hurts learning more than a good old fashioned snow day. (So, don’t miss any classes!)
In a regular absence a student falls behind; while during a snow day, the teacher and students can catch up on material together, versus going back to catch up a few students who have missed class.
So, the best thing to do is sit back, relax, enjoy the snow, and remember to go to every class.
Goodman, Joshua. 2013. Flaking Out: Snowfall, Disruptions of Instructional Time, and Student Achievement. Copy at http://j.mp/LByZQn
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