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Originally Posted by desertgrandma
Damn. Are you sure you aren't a teacher? You have nailed it, Lady Blue. This is what I see every day. You just forgot one thing.
The only thing worse than being disciplined at school "then" was having to go home and tell your parents.
I'd also like to add that there are still teachers out there who raise the standards. I am so fortunate to be working with one.
She accepts no less than the very best from each student. Bullying, whining, excuses are not allowed.
If work is turned in messy, or directions are not followed, she has no qualms about making them do it over.
Printing is legible.....and they do it until they get it right.
She exposes them to math at the second grade level.....and guess what. They can do it. And, they "get it".
Reading is something to be joyously embraced, not just learned.
Rewards are for good behavior, bad behavior means disapproval from her and you'd better believe they'd rather not do it again than risk that.
They love her to death, and I'm extremely fortunate to have learned so much from her.
Oh, and did I say this was a kindergarten class??
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You're exactly right. You just stated more of what I also wanted to say (before getting so tedious and bored with myself.)
Another thing I failed to mention (that is so sad) is that around here there has been much talk of making the completion and turning in of homework a voluntary thing that is no longer graded. And if you miss or fail a test, you'll have much time and plenty of chances to make it up/do it over.
WHAT?????
Sometimes I wonder why the
powers-that-be don't just present each newborn with a high school diploma along with a birth certificate. Then we wouldn't have to bother with all this fussy educational nonsense.