Cohort 21 | Andrew Petrolito | Activity https://cohort21.com/members/apetrolito/activity/ Activity feed for Andrew Petrolito. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:14:40 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 0b388bd83c847359e535db9a0c1ce065 Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisayorke/2020/01/16/agents-of-choice-in-grade-5-music/#comment-8 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:19:20 -0500 It makes me so happy to see that students have a desire to create and explore in music. I think in school, we often only focus on the performative aspect of music rather than what they will be able to do. Students will only love music with this approach!
Is there a plan to record the conversations and to keep track of their progress? This would…Read more

In reply to - Lisa Yorke wrote a new post on the site Lisa Yorke Grade 5 students love the opportunity to choose their own adventure in music. I am all for it, but there are obvious challenges that immediately come to mind. How […] ]]> 966f00cee4b6f290ba57bf1348fbb2e8 Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisayorke/2019/09/08/hello-world/#comment-3 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 03:38:58 -0500 Hello @lyorke,
This post describes everything I’ve always wanted to be able to do. I am musically inclined yet my wife laughs every time I sing (she means well)! I’ve always wanted to be able to sing but have no time to learn… One day!
As for your experience in Tuscany, I’d love to hear more about it. It is always so interesting to see how oth…Read more

In reply to - Lisa Yorke wrote a new post on the site Lisa Yorke Welcome to you Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share , collaborate  and converse as you move […] ]]> cf5a049d459103cb7d4e270c477a50df Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/erinpaul/2020/01/10/my-musical-action-plan-begins/#comment-13 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 02:23:57 -0500 @epaul
It looks like your plan is taking shape! It is incredible when students begin to take ownership of their growth, furthermore, listening to themselves and critiquing their playing will give them motivation. Your student self-assessment is an excellent tool to keep them moving towards their goals!
Have the students noticed the change? Do…Read more

In reply to - Erin Paul wrote a new post on the site Erin Paul I really dislike having to assign a ‘grade’ for primary children in their music classes.  This struggle with assessment was what led me to Cohort 21 in the […] ]]> b89e9b1e7a3cb48cbd7cb6d1a0d146ea Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/erinpaul/2019/09/08/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 15:26:38 -0500 Hello @epaul,
Responsibility is a fundamental step in the growth of a young student. While sometimes it is a challenge to let others take charge, it can be most beneficial. Students need to understand the role of a leader and what better way than to actually have them lead? I really love your approach to practice and feedback. In my experience,…Read more

In reply to - Erin Paul wrote a new post on the site Erin Paul Welcome to you Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share , collaborate  and converse as you move […] ]]> 3451a08e278fade73ea2e8873abb6579 Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=106 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 01:12:22 -0500 HMW: 

How might we engage Native French Speakers, and FSL speakers alike, in a manner that challenges both, while attending to and respecting each’s level and need in the Advanced Placement cl […]

]]> 7e412f4b0444d48666423a101ded9e91 Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=99 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:28:53 -0500 A New Year, A New PD Opportunity!
A New Year, A New PD Opportunity!

The rush of back to school hits everyone differently: the excitement of being new, or welcoming new staff, as well […]

]]> 595aec52a2285367f225e7a227c65b41 Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=96 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:53:34 -0500 As a teacher, so much time is spent perfecting my craft. There is a daily focus on the most effective and dare I say, an efficient way of helping my students learn. I am hesitant to use the word efficient, […]

]]> 8abed8f9d0c4d8f00ca4860ce81b9f54 Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=92 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:56:44 -0400 Throw it all out the window… Again.

Often, the teaching profession is filled with many preconceived notions about what it means to be a good teacher. Teachers work in an environment that is filled with d […]

]]> ec85b9de713f6e20012a26e61db47c4a Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/2019/04/10/understanding-why-the-process-is-important-creating-a-meaningful-product/#comment-32 Fri, 03 May 2019 00:57:12 -0400 Hi @jmedved, Thanks for your question and sorry for the late reply! As for “Julia”, I am still working on her. I have been attempting to get her to engage in the process rather than focusing solely on the product. It is a struggle. In speaking to her previous teachers it seems that this is an event that has repeated itself through many of her…Read more

In reply to - Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito   I have been very focused and deliberate with my assignments this year. I have focused on quality rather than quantity. Hoping to allow students […] ]]> 3df77640b5e7f105523993e9bff0533d Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=84 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:17:46 -0400  

I have been very focused and deliberate with my assignments this year. I have focused on quality rather than quantity. Hoping to allow students to strike a better work-life balance, Classwork has had a focus […]

]]> 954e4d603f5786301f4f3b14e8961325 Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/mary-ellenwilcox/2019/02/09/what-happens-when-you-just-dont-grade-it/#comment-72 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:17:47 -0400 Thanks for this amazing read. I am working on something similar, but I am still in the beginning stages. I love how you focus on discussion and conversation. Social qualities have been fleeting in education and individual work seems to now be the norm. Yet, once students leave school, social conversation, critique and critical thinking become huge…Read more

In reply to - Mary-Ellen Wilcox wrote a new post on the site Mary-Ellen Wilcox   This week I had my students present in front of the class and did not grade it – but the students in the audience were required to provide […] ]]> 63b763acdf5a478973ed137851754c89 Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/sarahthompson/2018/11/23/bringing-drama-to-french-class/#comment-30 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 03:07:02 -0500 Absolutely, I am learning the same as you! I would love to share with you!

In reply to - Sarah Thompson wrote a new post on the site Sarah Thompson I had a hard developing a question and action plan in our last F2F, but I settled on the following: “How might I create more authentic situations in the […] ]]> 59898eae6e2b5c811d2ff91f380bc8ab Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/2019/01/09/cohort-21-design-thinking-tprs-pro-pro-ive-been-a-little-busy/#comment-20 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 01:45:59 -0500 @mwilcox Thank you and I am humbled by your comment. I look forward to chatting with you as well! I am thankful to have so many kind people who are willing to spark up a conversation. I am trying to apply this personally as well. Keep learning! I am looking at a TPRS convention in the summer!

In reply to - Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito Cohort 21 Is leaving an indelible mark on me.  As I prepare for the second part of the academic year, I’ve discovered that I am really enjoying […] ]]> e01ec3aadbbfc5495def20f4a964a84e Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=78 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:59:36 -0500 Cohort 21 Is leaving an indelible mark on me.  As I prepare for the second part of the academic year, I’ve discovered that I am really enjoying this. While I know that I am preaching to the choir, I am […]

]]> 3e09512113e4f850adec138b1b246636 Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jodyroberts/2018/11/19/thoughts-on-f2f-and-a-request/#comment-18 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:36:56 -0500 @jroberts. Your post really made me think about how we can sometimes overuse or misuse the word “innovation”. Amazingly, it is simple to innovate by trying new things to see what works. I was hoping to try and see what sort of feedback I could provide to help you with your questions. Frankly, I got stuck on the question “What is the purpose of…Read more

In reply to - Jody Roberts wrote a new post on the site Jody Roberts I’m not sure if anyone else felt the same but my brain hurt after our meeting. It was exhausted. I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on some of the […] ]]> 46f256bff6ce6e95241859034b65f6c1 Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/sarahthompson/2018/11/23/bringing-drama-to-french-class/#comment-28 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:17:14 -0500 @sthompson. I am so glad you are trying this. I am using TPRS in a different stage in the AP French classroom. We are avoiding learning about the language but focused on learning IN the language… It’s a real challenge for sure. It is wonderful to see that students engage when it is real and that they are learning to communicate! My question is…Read more

In reply to - Sarah Thompson wrote a new post on the site Sarah Thompson I had a hard developing a question and action plan in our last F2F, but I settled on the following: “How might I create more authentic situations in the […] ]]> d2bf0cc6669f401067d0185a5212771e Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=73 Sat, 24 Nov 2018 00:34:02 -0500 As a language teacher, getting students to participate is always a challenge. Many of us grew up learning a language in the same way. Stop me if this sounds familiar: “Here is a verb tense, conjugate these verbs. […]

]]> 0ef50744521aa2299b56917e2ec933ff Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=59 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 18:58:49 -0500 Evaluation, test taking should be only one of the options.

In the first few days of this academic year, I was lucky enough to take part in a workshop at my school that looked to introduce a more effective way […]

]]> 7f90a236b4c7ddbd3754c68e6cb33ce8 Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/2018/11/08/a-wonderful-moment/#comment-12 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:27:37 -0500 Absolultely, I would love to chat if you are around on the weekend at the next F2F!

In reply to - Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito I had a wonderful moment this evening. It was a scenario that most teachers will never get to experience, ever. I’m going to start with a little […] ]]> 8b2ffb944456f1300d4dacbfa855e8c4 Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=56 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 02:37:28 -0500 I had a wonderful moment this evening. It was a scenario that most teachers will never get to experience, ever.

I’m going to start with a little background. I live where I work. Even the people that work […]

]]> b1adb4924a69d7a0b7d99c37e8eea948 Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=51 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:39:54 -0400 I don’t write. I ask my students to do this all the time, but I don’t write at all.

The reason. I have always felt that there are too many rules, too many judgments & too many criticisms. There are too many […]

]]> 01455beac7b4ec13d18944b6ac516031 Andrew Petrolito changed their profile picture https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/8061/ Sat, 13 Oct 2018 18:07:28 -0400 0 17b978b971afc18bda9048520d4ecdad Andrew Petrolito posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/2018/09/22/hello-world/#comment-4 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:35:13 -0400 Thanks! I am excited as well! I look forward to meeting you.
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In reply to - Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito Welcome to Cohort 21. This is the first post on your new blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, […] ]]> 904f461c141e8228823235f8cac97038 Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/?p=1 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 09:42:25 -0400 What is Cohort 21 ?
What is Cohort 21 ?

What is Cohort 21 ? Cohort 21 is structured, but organic. It is rooted in current research, with an eye […]

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