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Concerns of Public Education: N = New Teachers

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Finding dedicated, highly qualified new teachers is always a concern of public education. In my view, I have two major concerns with new teachers. First, their training is a concern. Secondly, the support that they receive concerns me. The last two student teachers in our primary grade classrooms, one in kindergarten and one in first grade, were poorly prepared for their intern experience. This was no fault of the two ladies. Their educational institution and professors are to blame. The two women had no idea about primary grade literature, which is a very key element to teaching. They were shocked … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: April 28 – May 4

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I hope that you have enjoyed this week in education here at Families.com. Summer break is just around the corner and I am very excited! Check back each week for educational activities to complete with your child this summer! Saturday, April 28 Concerns of Public Education: A = Attitude Teachers often do not get the recognition and credit that they deserve. In my community, teachers are not held in high regards such as doctors or lawyers. The attitude toward the importance of teachers needs to improve. Sunday, April 29 Perks of Public Education: B = Beginning Teaching is a wonderful … Continue reading →

Concerns of Public Education: C= Consequence

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So far I have listed attitude toward education and blame as concerns of public education. Today I would like to add consequences to that list. In today’s society teachers often have a difficult time with behavior. Behavior often worsens due to lack of significant consequences. Most states have placed a ban on corporal punishment. The states that still allow corporal punishment leave the choice to parents. Most parents are against it. I am not an advocate of corporal punishment. I would feel very uneasy about others spanking my children. However, I fear that the banning of corporal punishment is only … Continue reading →

Concerns of Public Education: B = Blame

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I love working with children in the public education system. However, like with all jobs, there are days that stress me out. With the letter B, I would like to discuss one term that usually upsets me to no end- blame. Some parents are quick to blame all of their child’s troubles on everyone except who should be receiving it. They refuse to see that any responsibility could fall within their own child or their parenting skills. I have one child that continuously played too rough on the playground. He enjoyed hitting and kicking and grabbing other children. After sending … Continue reading →

Blaming the Teacher

There is a disturbing trend that is growing. Perhaps it is the absence of proper formation in high schools. Perhaps it is the increased media saturation on television and mobile devices. Perhaps it is a byproduct of the soundbite culture and a loss of the ability to pay attention or pay respect. Any one of these things (and I suspect many others left unmentioned) could contribute to a disturbing trend among young people I’m tentatively calling “blame the teacher.” In many ways this is nothing new. Talk shows have long been riddled with children blaming their parents for their own … Continue reading →

Punishing Your Cat

Let me say right off the bat that I’m a big believer in positive reinforcement. We’d all much rather be praised than punished, right? This holds true for our pets, too. In short, positive reinforcement means praising and/or rewarding your pet immediately after a good behavior. This teaches them to do the good things you want them to do. Your praise or reward encourages them to repeat the behavior. Sometimes, we lash out when we see a negative behavior. This could be anything from a cry of dismay, yelling the cat’s name, or a tap on the nose. We do … Continue reading →

The Immeasurable Importance of Your Child’s Teacher

Parents, if your special needs child is struggling in school–if he or she is miserable, and if things have been rough academically, let me make a suggestion. Take a careful look at your child’s teacher. I believe your child’s teacher can literally mean the difference between a successful year or a failed one. I’ve often heard other parents of special needs kids talk about the ups and downs they faced in the public (or private) school system over the years, and there always seemed to be a correlation with whether the child “clicked” with his teacher. I’m not writing this … Continue reading →