Yes, we put zeros in the grade book and that is always a motivator for those whose parents want that to be changed. They pressure the kids to do...
I'm glad we can continue to have great conversations. Sorry about the co-worker.
Fair enough. Like I said, I respect your opinion. We don't have to agree on everything to be good colleagues or even friends. I wouldn't think...
As a born again Christian, full disclosure, I find this thread interesting. I believe in Jesus Christ, the Trinity, salvation by grace through...
Boy, that is heartbreaking....just do your best and hopefully the dad will come through.
I support Ms.Holyoke because she is working so hard to have a great classroom and she was able to help a student who had cheated. She did a great...
OP, I'm so glad that you were able to get a confession, and that is best for that student. Over time, kids who cheat become dependent on cheating...
Well, on the bright side, that was the only flaw they saw, right? :) So, congrats on running a great operation.
At the end of the day, I want my students to know the concepts. The grade is a measure of their knowledge of the material at the time of...
If you are truly friends, now that you are not in an open social setting, you might take a moment and ask her if she has considered that some kids...
Locally, they have had teachers from the school quoted as saying that giving a zero gives the wrong message because if they have 3 zeros they can...
Full disclosure: The school board disputes the assertion that she was fired for having given zeros.
Did you ever teach in another type of setting (like girl scout classes, or Sunday school classes or community classes)? If so, you could think...
It's not that I doubt the veracity, it is just that I prefer a full picture and would want to give the teacher the benefit of the doubt until I...
Some aides do not have the training needed to operate in a classroom successfully. (Most do, but some don't.) While it should not fall to you to...
Did you ask the teacher about the assessment procedure in their class? Does the syllabus outline the binder checks? Is your teenager accurate or...
Thanks for the update. Looks like you are making a good choice. Do remain on guard. :)
Yes, please tell us. I've been thinking about you!
Maybe a google form to keep track daily so all you need to do is check what you put each day and make the grade from that? Or, determine the...
I think the pressures new teachers face today are much the same and yet different. For example, insert shaky voice here, back in my day, parents...
