When I was in the classroom, my husband was often quick to remind me that the class I adored in November was the SAME class I deplored in September!!! Somehow, even the stinkers manage to get under your skin!!
Lori On 7/29/07 5:27 AM, "Joy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But once you have a class, it's yours. What to do with the little rascals? How > to respectively ask for support and not sound like you are whining, > complaining, or incompetent? How to keep up with the paperwork, snarky > coworkers, lack of resources, impossible curriculum expectations, etc.? > > I'm trying to think of the challeges I faced. > > Hayden_Jeanette <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have been a mentor for the vast state of Alaska and deal with this issue > continually. This is a flaw in our system. Teachers claim, "I've paid my > dues", and then the new, young teacher gets the tough class. > My advice is to be honest with your administrator and point out the fact you > are dealing with multiple issues, new to the profession. Emphasis on > PROFESSION! A new teacher should never be given a challenge class and if it > was unavoidable, much support should have been offered. > Hayden/AK > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Joy/NC/4 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content > go hand in hand. http://www.responsiveclassroom.org > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Luggage? GPS? Comic books? > Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search. > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > [email protected] > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
