Re: [LM_NET] AR Colored Dots

[Cyndi Bowman <bowman.cyndi@GMAIL.COM>]

I have started AR in two schools: one jr. high and one elementary. In both
cases, I put a dot on the book to indicate it was AR but did not put
anything on the outside of the book to indicate what level it was. I did put
a label on the inside that showed the reading level and point value. I had a
number of teachers in both schools thank me for taking the stand to keep
reading levels confidential. Kids who struggle with reading already have
hurdles to overcome without an added social pressure to have a certain color
of dot. Unfortunately, I do not have anything other than anecdotal and
common sense evidence to back me up!

Hope this helps,
Cyndi

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Libby McGee <libbymcgee@sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> A colleague of mine who is an administrator would like some information on
> the use of colored dots on the outside of books to indicate reading level.
> I told her it was unethical to do so as it "announces" to everyone the
> reading level of the student, which should be confidential (like grades.)
> Does anyone know of any articles or references that discuss this?  She would
> be interested in your opinions on the matter as well.  Thanks for your help!
>
> Libby McGee- Librarian
> Tuloso-MidwayIntermediateSchool
> Corpus Christi, Texas
> lmcgee@tmisd.esc2.net
> 361-903-6565
>
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Cyndi Bowman
Technology Education Specialist (TEST)
USD 308 -- Hutchinson Public Schools
Hutchinson, KS 67501
bowman.cyndi@gmail.com
bowmanc@usd308.com

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