For my mom - the teacher :)
Dear Ann Landers.
I'm sure your readers have seen the reality TV shows that are currently popular. Most of them involve some sort of physical and mental challenge. I have a game for them.
"Drop three businessmen and three businesswomen into an elementary school classroom for six weeks. Each contestant will be provided with a class of 28 students and a copy of the school district's curriculum. Each class will have five learning-disabled children, three with Attention Deficit Disorder, one gifted child, two who speak limited English and three labeled as having severe behavioral problems.
"Each contestant must complete lesson plans at least three days in advance with curriculum objectives, and modify, organize and create materials to match. They will be required to teach students, handle misconduct, implement technology, document attendance, write referrals, correct homework, make bulletin boards, compute grades, complete report cards, communicate with parents and arrange conferences. They must also supervise recess and monitor the hallways, and complete drills in case of fire, tornadoes or shooting attacks. They must attend workshops, faculty meeting, and curriculum development meetings. They must also tutor students who are behind.
"The winner of the contest will be allowed to return to his or her job.
A Reader from Harrisburg, PA
I am constantly amazed at what she does and what she accomplishes and how many students remember her after years and years - knowing that she will always have a hug and a smile for them :)
I'm sure your readers have seen the reality TV shows that are currently popular. Most of them involve some sort of physical and mental challenge. I have a game for them.
"Drop three businessmen and three businesswomen into an elementary school classroom for six weeks. Each contestant will be provided with a class of 28 students and a copy of the school district's curriculum. Each class will have five learning-disabled children, three with Attention Deficit Disorder, one gifted child, two who speak limited English and three labeled as having severe behavioral problems.
"Each contestant must complete lesson plans at least three days in advance with curriculum objectives, and modify, organize and create materials to match. They will be required to teach students, handle misconduct, implement technology, document attendance, write referrals, correct homework, make bulletin boards, compute grades, complete report cards, communicate with parents and arrange conferences. They must also supervise recess and monitor the hallways, and complete drills in case of fire, tornadoes or shooting attacks. They must attend workshops, faculty meeting, and curriculum development meetings. They must also tutor students who are behind.
"The winner of the contest will be allowed to return to his or her job.
A Reader from Harrisburg, PA
I am constantly amazed at what she does and what she accomplishes and how many students remember her after years and years - knowing that she will always have a hug and a smile for them :)