On 1/25/09, Bev wrote:
> My way of teaching reading is so much better than the
> confusion. I do not think the students are learning!!!I
> Hate trying to teach a reading circle while kids are
> crawling on the floor. I have 32 years of SUCCESS! When
> is someone going to put a stop to this madness?
> Worksheets can ask creative questions and students learn
> to sit and focus which they need in our society! We
> seldom even sit together at a table anymore to have our
> meals. On yearly tests they must be able to sit and focus
> for long periods of time not sit on the floor and play a
> confusing game. What are we doing to our students if we
> do not give them the opportunity to stretch their ability
> to sit quietly , think and focus and answer questions on
> paper? It is a process and will not be mastered unless
> they are given opportunities to succeed.

Describe what 32 years of success looks like in your
classroom. And I'm curious what learning and instruction is
taking place as students sit quietly and focus on the most
current creative worksheet.
Our society is changing and we need to change with it.
Blaming parents and other entities will not change the
challenges we are facing as teachers. You've accepted this
job and if it's become too overwhelming and demanding after
32 years, maybe it's time to step aside and let another
teacher take a shot. Your anger and refusal to change is
blocking student achievement.

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