2007-04-09 11:45:42 · 17 answers · asked by Johnny 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
No.
We all seek the easiest path - when we do not know what the road ahead has in store for us.
Kids would pick someone who they perceived as too easy or fun when there may be a hard teacher that would be able to better prepare them for the future.
Education is a treasure - and it should not be made into a popularity contest.
Peace.
2007-04-09 11:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by Depoetic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. I've had some very bad teachers in elementary school and I think I should of had the choice to switch out. Maybe there should be like a lottery system at the end of each school year where people fill out an information sheet and give reasons why they would want a particular teacher. No all children would have to do it. So I think children should have some say as long as their parents are involved along the way.
2007-04-09 11:49:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a firm believer that not all teachers can teach all children, but I don't think chosing their teacher on their own would work. I have always thought there ought to be a questionnaire filled out by the parents of each class at the end of the year, containing questions such as teaching style, discipline, willingness to work as a team with parents, etc, and a form of rating them overall. That questionnaire ought to be shared with incoming students at registration. Taking that into consideration, I think it would be a good idea for parents, not students, to be able to choose the teacher they feel would be a best match for their child...but you know, like a 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice thing...and I think that's what the school district should use when determining a teacher's raise...not their ability to teach kids how to pass a state standardized test.
2007-04-09 11:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by Madre 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, if it's based on factors other than what is best for the child; they should, however, be able to choose what they want to learn. It would be nice if teachers would anonymously post how they teach certain things for parents to decide HOW they want the children to be taught instead of choosing who teaches it. Example: If one teacher uses science fiction stories and another uses poetry to teach reading skills, there should be a choice.
If a teacher is not reaching a child, then by all means, the child should have the option to choose a different teacher; and likewise, teachers should be able to opt certain students out.
2007-04-09 11:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by blakesleefam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that children should be allowed to choose their own teacher, at least to a degree. They have enough stress and worry on them with all the testing they must go through. If picking a teacher that they feel comfortable with helps, what is the problem?
2007-04-09 12:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by queendreamer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, with input from the parents. There's nothing worse for a kid than dealing with a teacher he or she doesn't get along with. It can be harmful for the child too if the teacher happens to be the bullying type.
2007-04-09 12:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by flinch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Madre has an interesting, if off-topic point - that teachers should not teach to State Standardized Tests - it would be interesting if teachers raises were based on popularity. Man, I know my teachers would be bringing in BAGS of candy and giving us easy assignments to make sure we rated them high.
Great idea - lets hope that happens!
2007-04-09 11:57:56 · answer #7 · answered by JRBisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the child is responsible... well, on the one hand, if you get 2 choose ur teachrs, you may have more fun. on the other hand, you're not really learning anything. that's basically the whole point of going to school. why go through all the trouble of waking up, getting dressed early in the morning, wait outside in either the blistering cold or scorching heat for the bus, and not really have anything to show for it?
2007-04-09 11:50:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably would cause too much confusion and waste a lot of time. sometimes you learn great things from people that you didn't like from a first impression. you might actually learn to appreciate someone, or find out likable qualities in them that you didn't know before. sometimes the better teacher who gets things done right, isn't always the easygoing one everyone likes. and sometimes the one you like isn't the one who likes you.
2007-04-09 11:50:36 · answer #9 · answered by shopsummor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They are too young to choose for meaningful reasons. Also, even if a teacher sucks, it is simply preparation for real life.
2007-04-09 11:49:34 · answer #10 · answered by dogsafire 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋