Teachers, thinking back over your teaching career, which state or federally implemented programs were stupid wastes of time, and which really seemed to do some good? (Please let me know what state you're from, too. Thanks.)
2006-09-01 07:18:50 · 3 answers · asked by Ecaria 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I have taught in several states and I have found Reading First is a phenomenal program. I took a class from 0% proficiency to 25% proficiency with it and saw 2-3 grade level increases in reading level, fluency, and phonics. If you do it right, many of these programs are effective. The problem is teachers get defensive and closed minded and try and sabotage the program because they are too stubborn to do what is right for the kids.
I am a fairly new teacher, love my job. But, I am disgusted with the teachers I have worked with everywhere. I hate to say. But the highest number of teachers I saw who were genuinely interested in student success was 35%
2006-09-01 08:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I teach in a private, independent school so we do not have to, thus have NEVER followed or implemented any programs by any level of government.
You know your kids in the classroom better than anyone in government.
Suppose you could say I think they are all bad.
p.s. Darn good school I teach at also-kids go to top colleges and U's across the nation every year.
2006-09-04 14:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by teachr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of them. Teaching 30 years in NYC.
2006-09-04 13:26:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋