mnealtx 0 #51 September 30, 2010 Quote Quote Based on a lot of writing in here (and I'm NOT referring to Airman1270), I'd have to say that a decent number of the more (ahem) right-thinking folks didn't pay much attention during writing, either. Wendy P. THHHHHWAPPPPPP Ohhhhh that has gotta hurtThat wa a mighty fine bitch slap Wendy Indeed. Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #52 September 30, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Based on a lot of writing in here (and I'm NOT referring to Airman1270), I'd have to say that a decent number of the more (ahem) right-thinking folks didn't pay much attention during writing, either. Wendy P. THHHHHWAPPPPPP Ohhhhh that has gotta hurtThat wa a mighty fine bitch slap Wendy Indeed. Ironic Slaps must hurt the worst.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #53 September 30, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Based on a lot of writing in here (and I'm NOT referring to Airman1270), I'd have to say that a decent number of the more (ahem) right-thinking folks didn't pay much attention during writing, either. Wendy P. THHHHHWAPPPPPP Ohhhhh that has gotta hurtThat wa a mighty fine bitch slap Wendy Indeed. Ironic Slaps must hurt the worst. And we are talking about your sex life why???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #54 September 30, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Based on a lot of writing in here (and I'm NOT referring to Airman1270), I'd have to say that a decent number of the more (ahem) right-thinking folks didn't pay much attention during writing, either. Wendy P. THHHHHWAPPPPPP Ohhhhh that has gotta hurtThat wa a mighty fine bitch slap Wendy Indeed. Ironic Slaps must hurt the worst. And we are talking about your sex life why???? AH, I see, the old, "Trouble admittng you were wrong" thing again.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,122 #55 September 30, 2010 Quote Indeed. Spoken like one who did listen Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #56 October 1, 2010 Why in the world would anyone want to be a teacher in America. You will work for a minimum amount of pay at one of the most stressful jobs there is anywhere. You will get zero respect. Almost everyone thinks the educational system stinks these days. Almost everyone knows of a crappy teacher somewhere, who needs to be fired. After all aren't all teachers no good??? You'll be told you are not measuring up, over and over again. You need to do more will be the cry.... Your test scores are not high enough. America's kids don't measure up, and surely all this must be your fault. Anyone with a 3rd grade education knows more about education than you do, even though you may have six years of college. Yes, even high school drop outs know more. After all they went to school once and Yes, they must be experts on this subject. And then there are wind bag politicians who think they are experts too. I voted for O'bama. To tell you the truth I have come to reget that decision. His ideas on how to improve the education system seem to be coming from Nutsville. How are they any different than Bush's thoughts. I really can't see any difference. We don't need more "No Child Left Behind B. S." Haven't those ideas proven to be faulty. If you are a teacher or are contemplating entering this carreer field, I would like to say Thankyou! Without caring people like you I'm not sure where I would have ended up. You gave me advice and encouragement when all I got from home was that, I wasn't worth much. I think American teachers need a pat on the back for all the good that they do each day. They put up with a ton of B. S. each day, because they care about kids and they are trying to make a difference....And yes, they do make a wonderful difference much of the time!.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zach 0 #57 October 2, 2010 Thanks for the acknowledgement. Lots of good posts from both sides. I agree most with those of you who have mentioned the lack of motivation in students and link this to the home life. I teach at a school where most kids are "economically disadvantaged." Some perform, and many don't. I find that nine times out of ten, it has to do with the environment at home (or wherever they spend the night). Zach Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #58 October 2, 2010 QuoteThanks for the acknowledgement. Lots of good posts from both sides. I agree most with those of you who have mentioned the lack of motivation in students and link this to the home life. I teach at a school where most kids are "economically disadvantaged." Some perform, and many don't. I find that nine times out of ten, it has to do with the environment at home (or wherever they spend the night). Zach For college students, the linkage is supposed to be to future opportunities. I know students who just graduated from college and cannot find related work. That information makes it way among the current students. Hard to establish the linkage between the effort required for college-level study and a return. For the non-college prep student, I favor a more applied direction to the study. From high school, we should be graduating people with valid work skills. Something beyond minimal mathematics and reading skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,122 #59 October 4, 2010 QuoteThanks for the acknowledgement. Lots of good posts from both sides. I agree most with those of you who have mentioned the lack of motivation in students and link this to the home life. I teach at a school where most kids are "economically disadvantaged." Some perform, and many don't. I find that nine times out of ten, it has to do with the environment at home (or wherever they spend the night). Zach Which points at one of the main issues. While every body points fingers (And up here in Canada there is blame to go all around, many teachers who are in it for nothing but the benefits), the system pumps out a large number of stupid kids. All you can try and do is, design and provide the best educational system possible, so that you can give kids the best chance they have. You'll never be able to reach all of them, but you can try and get as many as you possibly can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
