Important Question to parents regarding their child's education?

Question

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What do you think of how this teacher is teaching her students? Do you approve of it or disapprove? If you disapprove, please explain why.

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Answer 1

Don't see why not. She's posted her expetations of her class and the consequences of not following through. I don't see the problem. There's very little discipline with children these days and that has done them a diservice. They will appreciate the teacher later on in life.

Answer 2

As a secondary ed. teaching major, there are things that I like and don't like about this. I DO like the fact that everything is outlined and given ahead of time. I also like the fact that she is letting the kids know that she is willing to help but that each student is responsible for their own learning. It also sounds like a cooperative/ group learning classroom atmosphere, which has been shown to greatly improve math understanding and learning. What I don't like is that the daily board assignments are only checked once every few weeks. This allows kids who don't understand to get a hold of someone else's work and use it. Thus, this student falling even farther behind. I don't like the fact that there are no tests. The binder and homework are good assessments of understanding but what is a student doesn't really get the concepts and doesn't have hardly any of the binder work correct. They have failed and must either take that grade at the end of the semester and go back and try to learn the material all over again. Some will not choose this approach, they will simply chose to fail. But everything I don't like about the way she is teaching all ties back in to kids being responsible and assertive in their own education and learning.

Answer 3

I graduated from high school 7 years ago, and now I have two preschool-aged children. This teacher sounds exactly like the ones I had in high school for my honors classes. The teachers are expected to lay out their class rules at the beginning of the year. Some of the teachers seemed really strict at first about all their policies, but then throughout the year, you got to know and like that teacher (and maybe they weren't as strict as they seemed at first). But overall, it made a better learning experience. And I would hope that my children are fortunate enough to have these teachers that still care about them and their education by the time they get into high school.

Answer 4

Wow, I'm glad I'm not in school anymore..lol. I thought it was good. Just like everyone else said. You will know without a doubt what is going to be going on in class and what the teacher expects out of her students.
My mother was a developmentaly handicap teacher for 30 years teaching both 7 & 8 grade. This teacher reminds me of her, except my mother was worse...way worse. But all her kids loved her, and did well for her. After she had them for 4 years each and then pass them most of them never made it thru high school because the teachers there really lacked the firmness they needed.

Answer 5

I agree with most of it. Only concern is she does not have a definitive answer for how much she will take off for make-up or missed work. She states on one of these that it COULD result in points being taken away of a zero. Makes me wonder how she determines that. Does her opinion of a student make any difference? She's obviously very organized and into knowing what comes next. (Can you say control-freak?) In high schools that usually works best though. Everything else looks straight foward and black and white.....also, most of what she's written is policy. Talk to the teacher, principal, or superintendent (in that order) if you have concerns. Good luck to the student!

Answer 6

I have no idea how she teaches...I'm not in her class. I do think it's great that she outlined what is expected and it's there for everyone to see. There are no excuses when all the information needed is right online.

Answer 7

This looks exactly like the syllabus that is handed out in college. She is preparing the students for college and teaching them responsibility.

I think it's wonderful! But, it doesn't tell how she is teaching.

Answer 8

How is that any different than how any class should be maintained? I give the teacher props for outlining her expectations early. Good for her. Crack down on the lazy knuckleheads in schools now.

Answer 9

I dont see a problem with it ... she sounds a little strict but kids that age need you to be strict.. she said what her expectations are and what will happen if those are broken.. I approve (not that it means anything ... )

Answer 10

It appears she has given her students no excuse not to be sucessful in her class. They will always know what is expected, and when. They will be able to plan their work, and get it done. I approve.