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Hello, I am a student studying to be an elementary school teacher possibly the 6th or 7th grade. Currently I am learning about the Humanistic approach to learning. This approach encourages teachers to create a classroom atmosphere that promotes the natural desire to learn and to achieve ones highest potential.I was wondering if it would be a good idea to provide my students with my cellphone number. This would be done in order to answer any questions, and to discuss any conflicts or issues that are happening in class. Would this be considered appropriate? If so, should I require certain times that I could be reached? Thank you in advance for your time and responses.
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Gracious no, bad idea. Very bad idea, you need to watch some of the talk shows where young teachers have gotten into trouble because students used teachers cells to create uninvited and inappropriate texts ect. Very bad idea. If you dont belive it, review or think back to some of the news on issues related to teachers on headline news, these kids dont understand boundari...See More
Dec 6, 2010
You are writing a paper arent you? I just wrote, but realized that you are writing a paper for a professor arent you? I dont think that is what he is looking for. We all had to do some of the same homework, and I dont think that is what the teaching phil. is about. But good luck on your grade, learning theory is not easy but one can acquire an A with hard work and good research base...See More
Dec 6, 2010
Babs I think it is a great idea to give students an avenue to ask questions; however, your cell is a bad idea. Instead, I would suggest a technology application such as Wikispaces. Kids can post questions and you and other students can all respond.

On 12/06/10, You are writing a paper arent you? wrote: > I just wrote, but realized that you a...See More
Dec 24, 2010
TechTchr The only instance in which it would be appropriate to give the cell phone number is if the school provided a cell phone for the teacher. I know of a couple of schools (actually charter schools) that provide cell phones and teachers are required to answer them on weekends and evenings.

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Dec 26, 2010
East End Long Islander There is a line that has to be drawn between work and personal life. The world managed well when school was between 9 and 3 (so-to-speak) ... and parents/families took over after hours. The new age of 24/7 contact with everyone is exhausting and multitasking is NOT productive. Yes, you can offer more help to students in need, but you have to have a...See More
Dec 26, 2010


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