our daughter is in preschool and we read and talk to her a lot. she went to nursery last year and was very active in her class. we moved her to a new and bigger school but everytime she comes home, she tells us that her teacher last year is better because her teacher now is always wrong. we often find errors made by the teacher in my daughter's notebooks. she taught them that the plural of grass is grasses. she doesn't know how to use has and have and often misspells words. my daughter tells me that she makes more mistakes in class. i've tried writing her notes and she acknowledges them. i've spoken with the principal and the guidance counselor but to no avail. she still hasn't made any improvements and it's been months already. what shall i do?
2006-10-25 15:59:08 · 8 answers · asked by sheilanmanny12 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Ok, all teachers are important to the education of all children. I am a Preschool Teacher over 12, 3 yr. olds. Everyone is not perfect. We have to allow for mistakes. Don't you make mistakes as well. Teachers should be more carefull. I do agree with you on that one. The only real teacher that is 100% perfect is God.
2006-10-25 16:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by monar_sharyn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have taught pre-kindergarten for 15 years. I have never had a lesson on plurals with my students. That statement alone has me questioning what type of school you have your child in?
A great lesson for children to learn is that teachers aren't perfect they make mistakes too. I have a book that I read to my class called "Oops! I made a mistake". After I read the book to the class if and when I make a mistake I say "oops! I made a mistake!" This really gets the class excited because they understand that teachers are people too. We all mistakes and making a mistake is ok. It's a normal part of life.
When she misspells a word is it a word that the children are viewing? Such as on their artwork, labeling signs for word recognition, or are the words mispelled in their note books and parent letters? If the words are mis-spelled in the note books and not in the classroom, I don't see anything wrong with that. As long as it does not directly affect the children's sight words. If the words are mis-spelled in the classroom be sure to point this out to the teacher and suggest that she take the time to use a dictionary if she is unsure of the way a word is spelled. Believe it not, there are alot of teachers out there that aren't the best spellers in the word. However, the teacher should take the time to make certain that any presentation to her class is correct.
The teacher is a vital part of your preschoolers education. She is the one that plans and executes the curriculum in the classroom. Preschoolers are preparing to go to school. They should be givin activities that enhance their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. They learn through experience and hands on activities. These are the questions that you should be asking:
1) How does the teacher interact with the class?
2) Does she ask questions that promote independent thinking?
3) Are the activities that are offered to my child age appropriate? Do they promote creativity and independence?
4) Is my child encouraged to effectively use her words to communicate her wants and needs?
5) Is my child getting the individual attention that she needs?
These are the questions that need to be answered. At this age children should be encouraged to explore and create. If your childs teacher is doing this you have absolutely nothing to worry about. If you are unhappy with what your child is learning or not learning at preschool, you may consider switching schools.
2006-10-25 23:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by lilmisstickletoo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be happy that your daughter knows the difference!
The most important thing a "teacher" teaches a preschooler, is not how to spell, but to learn (study), and enjoy it instead of making it a chore. Preschool teachers, set the habits of children for a lifetime! By the way, grasses IS the plural of grass!
Poaceae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The true grasses are monocotyledonous plants
Although 1 person may have a different answer than the next, it does NOT make them wrong. ie: the Mississippi is East of me. My best friend would tell you it is West. But, I live in Az., he lives in Illinois!
2006-10-26 03:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by Dante_of_Phoenix 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about Preschool meaning a class for four and five year olds? I've never seen a program which stresses grammar and spelling for this age group.
If you want a "perfect" teacher who agrees with you and your daughter on everything and (in your opinion) never makes an error, you should homeschool your daughter.
Right now, you may already be teaching your daughter perfectionism, pridefulness, distrust and disrespect of authority. Ongoing criticism and encouraging your daughter to find fault with the teacher can create a stressful environment in which your child may suffer educationally, socially, and emotionally.
It would be better to take her out of school for now, and teach her your way until you find a perfect school with teachers of whom you approve.
2006-10-26 05:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by JA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooohh... that makes me so frustrated! Nothing irks me more than a teacher who can't spell! I am a preschool teacher, and I see it all the time. With all the technology available to us, you still can't take a few seconds to make sure that you have your information correct?! At least, that's what I think when I see something in writing that is spelled incorrectly. Unfortunately, it is something that is often seen in the preschool age level, because teachers tend to be underpaid, and in a lot of states- undereducated. In some states, you just have to be 18 in order to be a preschool teacher! That is absurd, if you ask me! I pride myself in taking college classes to have a degree in child development.... granted, I do get paid more than those who have no schooling, but I'd want someone who actually knew something about children to be teaching mine! You should ask the principal what they do to encourage further learning for their staff. Do they have inservices? Do they pay for staff to take college classes? Do they allow for time for staff to take classes? Do they qualify for advancement in the center? Do they give raises based on taking more classes? A lot of these can influence whether or not teachers continue their education. Why take more classes if you aren't being monetarily compensated for them? I know... it starts to give preschool teachers a bad name when some aren't educated. It's one vicious cycle that keeps pay low and expectations high. A good teacher is invaluable to the children, because she values her education as much as the children's.
2006-10-26 16:09:30 · answer #5 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter is lucky that her parents can offset the poor classroom. I feel bad for the kids that don't have the parent to help them. I bet your daughter will be fine though.
2006-10-25 23:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by folklore 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i say if you have complained and you feel they don't meet the standards you would like for your daughter then get her out of there. time is precious!
2006-10-26 20:08:18 · answer #7 · answered by Brandi D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to the other parents see what they think. If you get more support maybe something will happen. You could also talk to your local news station...they could help you set up somthing to bring awarness to the problem
2006-10-25 23:09:43 · answer #8 · answered by not_an_angel_just_a_girl 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋