How does your reaction to the Goals for Schools survey compare to what you experienced in elementary and middle school? Do you think the schools you attended were examples of what schools should be, or were they trying to accomplish something else? How has that affected you?
Honestly I can not remember back to elementary school to compare it to the survey. I feel that in middle school the survey was compared because all of the things on the survey were important and my school recognized it. I really can not say it affected me because it has not in any way.
Do you have any personal knowledge about the various types of schools discussed in your text, such as charter schools, magnet schools, virtual schools, home schools or for-profit schools? What do you think about these various types of schools?
The only type of school I have any knowledge about is home schooling. I think that growing up with friends in my church who were home schooled, I feel that I know a little about it. They loved being home schooled for many reasons. They loved being home and not worrying about getting dressed. They liked that their mom was the teacher. They liked interacting with children who did the same thing as they did. They also loved learning about their beliefs. I feel that this is a great way to educate children. I know it is hard work, but if you are up to the challenge as the parent that it can work. I think that as the parent and knowing exactly what they learn and knowing the exact curriculum, (since you get to pick it out) you know what is going on at all times.
When you are a teacher, what will you do to make your school effective for your students?
I think that when I start teaching I will make myself open for after school and my phone line open so that when my children have questions about the lesson that they can call me or come in my classroom for help. I feel that being available will give the children the opportunity to ask me questions that they may have felt embarrassed to ask during class. Some children are shy and feel they can not ask questions because they feel someone is going to pick on them or consider it a "stupid" question.
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After watching the KIPP video I feel like I should give my students and their parents my phone number so they can get help from me anytime they may need it. I guess there's always the possibility that someone will abuse the priviledge, but I think I can take the chance.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you two, especially when Crystal mentioned staying late so the children can come back and ask questions. But do you think they will take advanatge of that perk? I know that children get shy and won't ask questions in front of their friends so that would be a great asset.
ReplyDeleteI believe that is a great idea allowing students to contact you after hours. Your right, many students feel uneasy asking questions in the classroom. This would be helpful for parents as well, when they are not sure about an assignment.
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