So, let me get this straight; the teacher wasn't even at the school's open house, you can't get any information, and you and other parents should to entrust your children to someone you've never talked to because the school says it's ok?
No.
As for not talking to you when you dropped Alanna off the first day, her response should have been, "I'm sorry we haven't had a chance to get to know each other, I would be happy to find the time to discuss any questions or concerns you may have." She was the one unavailable, not you. You made yourself available when she should have been available, thus she should take the initiative to set things right.
Suggest to the teacher that she invite parents and other interested caregivers (such as aunts or uncles who care for the child while Mom and Dad are at work and can't make it to the classroom) to a class session aimed at meeting and greeting and give an overview of the cirriculum, as well as her qualifications and interests, basically anything you would have gotten had she not had too much on her plate to attend the open house.
In the interest of better communicationcdavismorganAugust 24 2006, 17:04:00 UTC
As many of you know, I am a public school teacher. While I know that public schools may not be the "end all be all" of education, I would like to offer some defense:
1. Please don't expect a public school to take the place of parenting. A school cannot teach your child everything.
2. Public school teaches much more than just curriculum. Particularly in lower grade levels, collaboration, social skills, personal responsibility, and patience are important aspects of your child's education.
3. It is very difficult to "teach" your own child. Consider your own experience with your parent teaching you to drive. Parents will sometimes push too hard, or be willing to give up too easily. It is easy to confuse the role of parent and the role of teacher.
4. Any person, a public school teacher or not, deserves the chance to correct a mistake. People cannot know what is wrong if you don't tell them. Don't assume that the teacher is incompetent or weak because of one incident. Everyone has bad days. A conscientious teacher is always willing to talk to a parent about ensuring the success of a student.
Please remember that, as in any job, there are people who do it better than others. Few people do not wish to improve. If you are unhappy with a public (or private) teacher, speak to them first, then pursue other options. Just as you wish to be treated with respect at your job, treat your child's teacher with respect.
Re: In the interest of better communicationaries_dreamerAugust 25 2006, 23:07:37 UTC
I had no idea you were a public school teacher. I don't even know who you are. I was replying to Roberts post with my own opinions about homeschooling. I am homeschooling my daughter and she is above standards for her age. She is doing extreemly well and is extreemly smart. I have no reason or desire to debate the issue of public vs homeschool with you. I don't have anything against teachers, I think that most of them probobly do the best they can under the conditions presented in public shcool.
No.
As for not talking to you when you dropped Alanna off the first day, her response should have been, "I'm sorry we haven't had a chance to get to know each other, I would be happy to find the time to discuss any questions or concerns you may have." She was the one unavailable, not you. You made yourself available when she should have been available, thus she should take the initiative to set things right.
Suggest to the teacher that she invite parents and other interested caregivers (such as aunts or uncles who care for the child while Mom and Dad are at work and can't make it to the classroom) to a class session aimed at meeting and greeting and give an overview of the cirriculum, as well as her qualifications and interests, basically anything you would have gotten had she not had too much on her plate to attend the open house.
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1. Please don't expect a public school to take the place of parenting. A school cannot teach your child everything.
2. Public school teaches much more than just curriculum. Particularly in lower grade levels, collaboration, social skills, personal responsibility, and patience are important aspects of your child's education.
3. It is very difficult to "teach" your own child. Consider your own experience with your parent teaching you to drive. Parents will sometimes push too hard, or be willing to give up too easily. It is easy to confuse the role of parent and the role of teacher.
4. Any person, a public school teacher or not, deserves the chance to correct a mistake. People cannot know what is wrong if you don't tell them. Don't assume that the teacher is incompetent or weak because of one incident. Everyone has bad days. A conscientious teacher is always willing to talk to a parent about ensuring the success of a student.
Please remember that, as in any job, there are people who do it better than others. Few people do not wish to improve. If you are unhappy with a public (or private) teacher, speak to them first, then pursue other options. Just as you wish to be treated with respect at your job, treat your child's teacher with respect.
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I have no reason or desire to debate the issue of public vs homeschool with you.
I don't have anything against teachers, I think that most of them probobly do the best they can under the conditions presented in public shcool.
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