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A warning for elementary school and middle school teachers

by HS teacher

Feb 27, 2007

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Stop telling kids all the time they are so special and
stop catering to their every whim. It ruins them. Help
them grow up instead. Link.

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It certainly makes it harder to teach them in high school.

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So true /blockquote>

Linzee you are so right!
On 3/11/07, Linzee wrote:
> People like you are so out of touch with what goes on in an
> elementary classroom. We don't give in to their every whim
> and tell they are the center of the universe. However, most
> of their parents do because of guilt, ignorance, or just...See More

Mar 11, 2007

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high school teacer /blockquote>

I've been teaching a long time, and I've seen the maturity level
of my students decrease every year. I have to think that in
addition to society, that something is going on in the lower
grades to make them less mature. They are like children when
they come to me now compared to just a few years ago. I'm not ...See More

Mar 12, 2007

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Teaching positions in New Orleans available . Be Certified

by Paula

Feb 27, 2007

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Must hold a teaching certificate!!

4th grade teacher
6th grade teacher
Substitutes

Charter school in New Orleans called Lafayette Academy
504 861 8370/862 5130 I think that is the number. Speak
with Mr. D or Ms. Williams.

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HORRIBLE working conditions---low pay, poor management! /blockquote>

Think twice about this one! The company running this charter
school(Mosaica)was recently denied a charter for another
school they wanted to open next year.

Mar 3, 2007

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Reading and writing resources

by Donna

Feb 28, 2007

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Hello...I have been teaching for 16 yrs and had a lot of
good resources to share so I played around with my own
webpage. It's really geared for k-6 teachers. I have
centers, Harcourt, word walls, comprehension, assessments
etc. Bravenet placed a banner (it's not mine) but the
website was free so I'll dea...See More

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High school teachers, Leslie Jacobs says it is all our fault

by mea culpa

Mar 4, 2007

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From a Gannett news story Saturday:

Leslie Jacobs, a member of the High School Redesign
Commission who laid out the program Friday for more than
700 public school principals, said some people might think
that by making it tougher to graduate, more students will
drop out. However, she said, many of t...See More

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Comp Curriclum redesign

by sasha

Mar 4, 2007

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Are you ready for this one?? DOE is paying people $6,000
each to "redesign" the CC this summer. A friend of mine
is a 3rd grade teacher (always has been). She is being
paid to redesign the 1st grade Comp. Curriculum.

Can't wait to have this new CC forced down my throat.

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Sarah/LA "the original" /blockquote>

This is the second post I have made to this message and I have not
posted by another name so I am not "oh yeah" or "Sarah". As far as
the PreK curriculum, my biggest problem is that so much information
is crammed into the first few units then by midterm there is little
left to do but review.

In the...See More

Apr 11, 2007

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Vincent Miholic While the comparison/contrast list is fairly accurate, a few words of caution, the source misses the mark in substantial ways, to the degree that it is actually misinformational since the writer doesn't fully understand the juxtaposition of differentiation and how it is applied to GLES.

A few indicators of how the argument is errant [my co...See MoreWhile the comparison/contrast list is fairly accurate, a few words of caution, the source misses the mark in substantial ways, to the degree that it is actually misinformational since the writer doesn't fully understand the juxtaposition of differentiation and how it is applied to GLES.

A few indicators of how the argument is errant [my comments are bracketed]

[The following statement appears to be a fairly accurate criticism, but it's really spurious. The benchmarks and GLEs are merely that, learning expectations and objectives, they are not inconsistent with using student centered approaches. If a teacher knows what he or she is doing, any of the standards layed out in the comprehensive curriculum can be approached using student-centered devices. The two, objectives (what) and pedagocial approach (how), are not mututally exclusive or diametrically opposed!]: "And it is ironic that the grade level expectations and comprehensive curriculum are both teacher-centered in that the state has determined in detail the content to be taught and has set parameters regarding how it will be taught, but the state then calls on teachers to do that in a student- centered way."

[On this next argument, agreed, but many will use this as an excuse to not deviate from direct instruction; notice the use of "group" rather than recognition of the individual, so the writer refuses to acknowledge that while some group processes are useful, especially in practice, and that there's little recongnition that each student may demonstrate success, individually, in a variety of ways. "Good" is ambiguous. The effective teacher is able to balance the need for expediency, moving through the material, yet employing individualization as much as possible. The problem is most teachers refuse to engage in this responsibility, arguing they don't have enough time.]: "What the good teacher does is find the best path for the group of students he or she is teaching. The good teacher uses teacher-centered learning when best and student-centered learning when best and realizes that it doesn't have to be either/or."

[This next statement is spurious, exaggerated, and misses the point entirely. Student directed means, very simply in the most literal sense, that students are allowed some choices as to how they may demonstrate performance. There are multiple means to getting at an end. The younger the child, of course, the more guidance in helping a child recognize his or her options is warranted.]: "But it is perilous to presume that young children can direct their own learning and that they don't need a solid structure and a solid foundation before they start making decisions on how and what they will learn.

[This next statement is also a spurious conclusion. In fact, if teachers use different approaches, particularly those that move toward processing information rather than memorizing or regurgitating it, students are more likely to better understand and deeping imprint details for later use. Learning theory is clear on two fronts, we learn by connecting known information to new information and the degree that teachers can tap any particular students life expereinces to connect new information, the better of the student is going to be, and secondly, the more the student deeply processes information, thinks about it, applies it, maniputates it in novel ways, the more the student will retain and comprehend.]: "This is all nonsense in fact when we start with state-driven mandates of what will be taught and how it will be taught and end with state- mandated tests that assess learning. There must be a focus on teacher- directed learning in such an environment."

Lastly,

Now student-centered learning is the new big thing in education. [Linguistically, anyone who uses "thing" in writing instead of a specific noun reveals some amibiguity in thinking. Do you mean pedagogy, research finding, strategy, theory, philosophy, tactic, means, evolution...?]

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9th grade academies

by oh dear

Mar 11, 2007

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So what can you tell me about 9th grade academies. It
seems like my high school is going to give it a try next
year. Everything I hear seems to indicate they want us to
hold the little kids' hands through 9th grade to ensure
they pass. It will make everything look so good for them,
but then they will hav...See More

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8th Grade Teacher /blockquote>

Our town does have a 9th grade but it is due to overcrowding
at the high school, not because we are trying to hold their
hands longer. I have heard mixed things about it. Some say
it is great because they have time to adjust before high
school. Others hate it because the kids don't seem to grow
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Mar 12, 2007

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GRR... Testing

by 8th Grade Teacher

Mar 14, 2007

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Last week I told my students what they needed to make on
the LEAP test to pass. Since they are the only ones that
count, I only mentioned Math & English. I do not recall
telling them specifically that Science and Social Studies
did not, but apparently they read between the lines. I
just got scolded b...See More

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Certified Teachers Needed

by Gail

Mar 15, 2007

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LAfayette Academy is seeking qualified and certified
teachers. Interested candidates are asked to contact the
school at 504-861-8370

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HORRIBLE management, pay, and working conditions! /blockquote>

On 3/15/07, Gail wrote:
> LAfayette Academy is seeking qualified and certified
> teachers. Interested candidates are asked to contact the
> school at 504-861-8370

Mar 15, 2007

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Dara /blockquote>

What is wrong with this school? I am looking for a position and
I am sure all schools have problems. I have 3 years experience
and I am certified and I expect that I would make around 35?
How much would this school pay?

Mar 23, 2007

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by fcmzonogrp

Mar 20, 2007

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What would you do?

by to teach

Mar 21, 2007

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A new discussion group for all interested teachers. Your
input and topics to discuss are welcomed. Give the topics
a look and see if you have suggestions.

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