Pamela Taylor wrote: > When they are training to become teachers, we need to > mandate that they become "proficient" in Multiple > Intelligences (i.e Lingual, Spatial, > Bodily-Kinesthetic, Mathematical, Interpersonal, > Intrapersonal, Musical, etc.). Then require that they > become "fluent" in at least two styles. That way you > develop a staff that is well rounded and able to > assist each other in dealing with various educational > challenges. This, coupled with materials that are > equitably distributed among ALL the Minneapolis > schools, will help all kids succeed.
As if teachers aren't already overexposed to this type of liberal progressive teaching methodology. > All subjects can be taught in all these ways. By > teaching in a different mode at various times during > the weekly school day, you can reach more children. > All children come to school ready to learn. Even the > ones who are arriving under less than ideal > situations. They are sent home from SCHOOL and told > that they are not. One reason is because schools have > set curricula and children have to fit into IT. Yes, all subjects can be taught poorly in these ways. > Adults need to recognize the styles in which they > learn as well. This will help us learn how to deal > with each other, and relate to our children and > communal youth better. I guess everyone needs to be converted to the progressivist religion. > I also feel that there needs to be peer teaching. If > we had two teachers per class (elementary school) it > gives them time to teach, then have individual time to > do lesson plans, etc. They don't have to feel so > overwhelmed, act as babysitters, and be so underpaid. > They can actually teach, which is why they entered the > field in the first place. We all know it wasn't for > the big bucks. Then we can develop a real plan for > merit pay because our teachers might be more inclined > to stay. If we had two teachers per class, then the labor costs would double; might as well cut class sizes in half. > Teachers currently in the system would be mandated to > take those continuing education classes on periodic > basis to upgrade their skills. And doing more than > going to a weekend lecture and getting a certificate > would be required. If they are smart enough to teach, > they are smart enough to learn, too. We don't want > any child left behind, nor do we want any faculty left > behind. In case anyone missed being indoctrinated in progressive liberal education doctrine we can "reeducate" them as well. > My sister, a 1st grade teacher, just retired from the > MPS last June. I have a niece who entered the school > system (an Augsburg graduate) this fall. Even I was > willing to put my butt where my mouth is, and I > considered going back to school to become a teacher, > but did not want to work in the current system. It > sucks. Well at least we agree on something. I hope you are aware that, as far as I know (and you are welcome to provide me with evidence), the teaching techniques you have mentioned have not been shown to improve student achievement; they're "feel good" techniques. Michael Atherton Prospect Park _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
