This an interesting article with good information about how different instructional methods influence student learning. However, I take great exception to – “But maybe it’s asking too much of the average teacher to teach this way, thinking of questions on the fly that will magically steer students to the right answers. Should we be promoting ways of teaching that only a small minority of teachers can realistically do well?”

I find this statement insulting to teachers. It implies that teachers do not have the capacity to learn and grow in their craft.

The same goes for this statement – “It’s worth emphasizing again that these were highly motivated, high-achieving students who cared about their Regents exam scores. This method might not work with less motivated students who are struggling in school.”

This statement implies that only highly motivated, high-achieving students are worthy of this instructional strategy. The last time I checked instructional strategies are for all teachers and students not limited to a select few.