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Andrews’ book was the one that caused me feel as though I was being dared to test it all out. He discusses a poll by the New York Times on welfare spending. There were two questions posed on the same issue; however, they were phrased differently. The results were contradictory. This is a commonly used technique that can help pollsters know more about their audience than just yes or no. So, I decided to see how my students would react to a sample poll.
Read MoreOne should be aware of the distinction required in terms one uses in their profession. As a coach, I’ve often wondered about some of the terms I’ve heard for the pairing of a coach and teacher. For example, some models refer to the teacher as a “client.” This seems an odd choice if no money exchanges hands. It also implies that this is a transactional relationship that is predicated upon delivery of a concrete product.
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