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Re: Teaching 2018/19
By: Jack Date: June 20, 2018, 4:07 am
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[quote author=Zyngaru link=topic=566.msg6514#msg6514
date=1529464517]
[quote author=Jack link=topic=566.msg6508#msg6508
date=1529442580]
Once I get the new format set up, I'll share those lists. Or
maybe it would be more fun if I made you wait and only posted
each book as we start it in class?
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That is devious. But good. To find out each book as it is
introduced in class.
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I actually love the idea, but I probably won't do it. The
problem there lies with the fact that I do run into periods
where I have trouble keeping up. On the other hand, if enough
people think it would keep things more interesting and allow
more room for discussion, I'm willing to try it.
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Re: Teaching 2018/19
By: Zyngaru Date: June 20, 2018, 7:34 am
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Jack. I just found an old book on my shelves. "The Little
Master" by J. T. Trowbridge. It was written in the late 1800's.
(approx. 1887) My copy has the copyright as *886.
The main character is an eighteen year old orphan boy who loves
to read. He has to read by candle light late at night which is
destroying his eyesight, but that is the only time he has for
escaping into his fantasy world of books, since he has to work
all day to make his living.
I actually haven't read the book yet. I glean this much just
from the first few pages.
Have you read the book? If you are looking for books that fit
the bill for classic American Literature, this might be one that
will work. I checked Wikipedia and John Townsend Trowbridge
wrote a large number of juvenile books. I also noticed that
this book has been re-released in paperback January 2018. It is
also online. Illustrated also.
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Re: Teaching 2018/19
By: Jack Date: June 24, 2018, 4:31 am
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[quote author=Jack link=topic=566.msg6508#msg6508
date=1529442580]
I have sent an e-mail out to the parents of all my students. I
see my job not as just helping the kids want to read, and
helping with their grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. I
also see helping them learn to direct and cope with their ADHD
as part of my job. To that end, I've told the parents that I
would like to meet with them before school starts so I can have
a more exact idea of how ADHD fits their kids, what their
current goals are for each child, any coping skills that would
help us in a class environment or that the kid needs to work on,
and how they see their kid in regards to discipline. I made it
very clear this wasn't required, and that there will be no
penalty for them not making it or not answering some or all of
my questions, but my goal is to know the kids a bit before
school starts.
Also, because many ADHD kids have trouble with socialization,
I'd like the kids to get to know each other to help support each
other, so I've suggested a cook out before school starts might
be appropriate in this case for the parents and kids to meet.
Mr. P okayed it and said we can do it at the school, though that
will mean having to move the grills.
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At my last count, I currently have 53 students in my four
classes. They are looking at making 15 my maximum class size,
and none of them have reached that point yet. That will allow
me to work one on one more easily, and give me a better chance
to really know all my students and work towards each of their
needs.
I am happy to say that I have already heard from a parent of
most of those 53 kids, in regards to the e-mail I sent out. I
actually already met with a couple of them in the past couple of
days. So far, I haven't had a single parent not think that a
teacher being interested in these details or wanting to get to
know the kids outside of class/before school starts was a bad
idea. It's still a work in progress, but it looks like we might
have a group meeting or two before school starts.
Simply because of the amount of time it will take, I probably
won't try to introduce you to each individual student ahead of
time. On the other hand, there are interesting things about
both the two whom I've already meant, so I'll probably try to
get around to discussing them soon.
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Re: Teaching 2018/19
By: David M. Katz Date: June 24, 2018, 5:32 am
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I would think most parents would be happy that a teacher was
willing to take a personal interest in their child.
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Re: Teaching 2018/19
By: Adric Date: July 5, 2018, 9:08 am
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[quote author=Jack link=topic=566.msg6616#msg6616
date=1529832661]
So far, I haven't had a single parent not think that a teacher
being interested in these details or wanting to get to know the
kids outside of class/before school starts was a bad
idea.[/quote]
I'd be really surprised if any parent was less than pleased with
that level of interest.
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Re: Teaching 2018/19
By: Jack Date: July 5, 2018, 12:25 pm
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[quote author=Adric link=topic=566.msg6913#msg6913
date=1530799726]
[quote author=Jack link=topic=566.msg6616#msg6616
date=1529832661]
So far, I haven't had a single parent not think that a teacher
being interested in these details or wanting to get to know the
kids outside of class/before school starts was a bad
idea.[/quote]
I'd be really surprised if any parent was less than pleased with
that level of interest.
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So far, they do all seem to be. It might be a concern in a
different setting, but I think they all understand that we're
all trying to do what's best for the kid, and they all seem
happy to be getting extra attention.
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