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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
I'm not a teacher - but I am a parent.
I agree that in ANY job, your 'prep' time is crucial, HOWEVER, sometimes you get thrown a curveball - I work in finance, FAR for little kids ......and there are days I have to reroute myself 10x b/c I am pulling into different projects or meetings last minute - I don't tell people "No, I'm too busy for that now, or No, it's my lunch hour" .......
as a 3rd teacher your job is dealing with young children. And while I agree that the teacher isn't a 'babyistter' ........this kid wasn't looking to be babysat, she was looking for extra help.
Regardless of who was right or wrong or what days are scheduled, I think it's wrong to turn away a 3rd grader telling them help is 'by appt. only' -
I COMPLETELY understand if the teacher was unable to help her at that time, for whateer reason, I just think there's a better way to deal with it.
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
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I'm not a teacher - but I am a parent.
I agree that in ANY job, your 'prep' time is crucial, HOWEVER, sometimes you get thrown a curveball - I work in finance, FAR for little kids ......and there are days I have to reroute myself 10x b/c I am pulling into different projects or meetings last minute - I don't tell people "No, I'm too busy for that now, or No, it's my lunch hour" .......
as a 3rd teacher your job is dealing with young children. And while I agree that the teacher isn't a 'babyistter' ........this kid wasn't looking to be babysat, she was looking for extra help.
Regardless of who was right or wrong or what days are scheduled, I think it's wrong to turn away a 3rd grader telling them help is 'by appt. only' -
I COMPLETELY understand if the teacher was unable to help her at that time, for whateer reason, I just think there's a better way to deal with it.
While I understand what you are saying, it really doesn't compare to being a teacher. Someone earlier commented that in NYC schools you can be observed at any time. If it is on a day where you haven't prepared, I can imagine that this could affect their job.
I think this might work against someone who also is working towards tenure. What happens if a parent complains about the quality of the extra help on a day when extra help isn't given?
I'm not an elementary school teacher, but I am a teacher. I have office hours and if someone comes outside of those office hours and hasn't made an appointment with me, I turn them away because I'm busy. But my students are college age and they need that lesson because they can be pretty entitled sometimes.
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
I'm a fifth-grade teacher. I would have done the samething.
I get to my class an hour before the first bell. I do this so I can adequately prepare myself for the day. Most days I have administrative meetings or emails to catch up on. There are only so many hours in the day.
And if I was called to an unexpected meeting, or received an unexpected call, I wouldn't be able to leave a child unattended in my room.
It's unfortunate that you dropped her off on the wrong day. We all make mistakes, but I don't think the teacher had to accommodate her. If she could've, she probably would've.
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
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I'm not a teacher - but I am a parent.
I agree that in ANY job, your 'prep' time is crucial, HOWEVER, sometimes you get thrown a curveball - I work in finance, FAR for little kids ......and there are days I have to reroute myself 10x b/c I am pulling into different projects or meetings last minute - I don't tell people "No, I'm too busy for that now, or No, it's my lunch hour" .......
as a 3rd teacher your job is dealing with young children. And while I agree that the teacher isn't a 'babyistter' ........this kid wasn't looking to be babysat, she was looking for extra help.
Regardless of who was right or wrong or what days are scheduled, I think it's wrong to turn away a 3rd grader telling them help is 'by appt. only' -
I COMPLETELY understand if the teacher was unable to help her at that time, for whateer reason, I just think there's a better way to deal with it.
Sorry but just because I work with children doesn't mean I have to drop everything and rearrange my 20 minutes in the morning . I already said my opinion on the prior page, but your comment rubs me the wrong way.
I could be wrong, but I feel like your post is saying bc I work with children I always have to accommodate them in every single situation.
Maybe sometimes in your "finance" job you should say no and take a lunch. It's allowed.
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"By invitation only"???? Sounds very strange and although I did use to appreciate my prep periods, I'd definitely feel bad if a student came to ask for help and I just leave her hanging. Pretty rude teacher!!!
This would only bother me if the child was turned away on the appropriate days for the extra help
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
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Posted by MarisaK
I'm not a teacher - but I am a parent.
I agree that in ANY job, your 'prep' time is crucial, HOWEVER, sometimes you get thrown a curveball - I work in finance, FAR for little kids ......and there are days I have to reroute myself 10x b/c I am pulling into different projects or meetings last minute - I don't tell people "No, I'm too busy for that now, or No, it's my lunch hour" .......
as a 3rd teacher your job is dealing with young children. And while I agree that the teacher isn't a 'babyistter' ........this kid wasn't looking to be babysat, she was looking for extra help.
Regardless of who was right or wrong or what days are scheduled, I think it's wrong to turn away a 3rd grader telling them help is 'by appt. only' -
I COMPLETELY understand if the teacher was unable to help her at that time, for whateer reason, I just think there's a better way to deal with it.
Sorry but just because I work with children doesn't mean I have to drop everything and rearrange my 20 minutes in the morning . I already said my opinion on the prior page, but your comment rubs me the wrong way.
I could be wrong, but I feel like your post is saying bc I work with children I always have to accommodate them in every single situation.
Maybe sometimes in your "finance" job you should say no and take a lunch. It's allowed.
Well, then you read it wrong - Did you read the last paragraph? I think it's inappropriate for a 3rd grade teacher to tell a child that extra help is "by appointment only" - These aren't college kids who should know better ......this is a 3rd grader who's Mom got the day wrong.
And, what I said in my last paragraph, had you bothered to read it, was that I complely understand if the teacher was unable to accomodate the kid at that particular time, for WHATEVER reason, but, there was a better way to turn away a 3rd grader.
Also, not sure why you have my career in quotations ..........I work in finance ....and no, it's not so easy to say "No" and take a lunch, or refuse a project, or skip a meeting to prep for another, or simply just get my job done - .......it may be allowed, but that attitiude wouldn't get me very far.
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
I think there is no right or wrong
And I think teachers can answer this best
Bc I don't know what thy have to do in the morning before class. And I'm sure it varies from person to person. Some maybe can swing it. Some
Cannot bc they have to prep
I would assume any teacher that had to turn the kid away did it bc thy have to get ready for the day. They didn't say no turn around out their feet up and had a latte
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? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
Most of my teaching was not in the elementary field but I can totally understand where the teacher was coming from. I got to school 1.5 hours early most days to get all my prep done. I was in and out of my classroom a dozen times in that time to meet with other staff, make copies, use the restroom, etc. Once you let a child in the room you can't do that. Also, you have a very limited amount of time before you're "on" and once you are everything needs to be prepared and ready to go because you can't just stop in the middle of teaching and say hang on I've got to create your test real quick! As far as the invitation only thing, my guess is that some parents try to take advantage of extra help as free before care which takes away from the teacher being able to help those who actually need it. I would hope she would invite that student to the next extra help (or any student who's parent makes a specific request when the student feels they really need it) but to stop everything and help one student when it's not designated extra help time is just not reasonable imo.
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
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I'm not a teacher - but I am a parent.
I agree that in ANY job, your 'prep' time is crucial, HOWEVER, sometimes you get thrown a curveball - I work in finance, FAR for little kids ......and there are days I have to reroute myself 10x b/c I am pulling into different projects or meetings last minute - I don't tell people "No, I'm too busy for that now, or No, it's my lunch hour" .......
as a 3rd teacher your job is dealing with young children. And while I agree that the teacher isn't a 'babyistter' ........this kid wasn't looking to be babysat, she was looking for extra help.
Regardless of who was right or wrong or what days are scheduled, I think it's wrong to turn away a 3rd grader telling them help is 'by appt. only' -
I COMPLETELY understand if the teacher was unable to help her at that time, for whateer reason, I just think there's a better way to deal with it.
Sorry but just because I work with children doesn't mean I have to drop everything and rearrange my 20 minutes in the morning . I already said my opinion on the prior page, but your comment rubs me the wrong way.
I could be wrong, but I feel like your post is saying bc I work with children I always have to accommodate them in every single situation.
Maybe sometimes in your "finance" job you should say no and take a lunch. It's allowed.
Well, then you read it wrong - Did you read the last paragraph? I think it's inappropriate for a 3rd grade teacher to tell a child that extra help is "by appointment only" - These aren't college kids who should know better ......this is a 3rd grader who's Mom got the day wrong.
And, what I said in my last paragraph, had you bothered to read it, was that I complely understand if the teacher was unable to accomodate the kid at that particular time, for WHATEVER reason, but, there was a better way to turn away a 3rd grader.
Also, not sure why you have my career in quotations ..........I work in finance ....and no, it's not so easy to say "No" and take a lunch, or refuse a project, or skip a meeting to prep for another, or simply just get my job done - .......it may be allowed, but that attitiude wouldn't get me very far.
I think it would be different if, say, the principal called the teacher to a last minute meeting or something like that. She wouldn't be able to say no to her boss or supervisor, just as is the case in a finance job. But when a student shows up on the wrong day, I think it's acceptable to tell the student to come back on the proper day. Maybe "by appointment only" she just means that she wants a heads up in advance that The student will be coming in So she can be properly prepared, not only for the day and all her lessons, but also so she has time to review that students recent tests and classwork so she can make the most productive use of that 20 minutes by focusing on the areas the student needs the most help with.
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
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I'm not a teacher - but I am a parent.
I agree that in ANY job, your 'prep' time is crucial, HOWEVER, sometimes you get thrown a curveball - I work in finance, FAR for little kids ......and there are days I have to reroute myself 10x b/c I am pulling into different projects or meetings last minute - I don't tell people "No, I'm too busy for that now, or No, it's my lunch hour" .......
as a 3rd teacher your job is dealing with young children. And while I agree that the teacher isn't a 'babyistter' ........this kid wasn't looking to be babysat, she was looking for extra help.
Regardless of who was right or wrong or what days are scheduled, I think it's wrong to turn away a 3rd grader telling them help is 'by appt. only' -
I COMPLETELY understand if the teacher was unable to help her at that time, for whateer reason, I just think there's a better way to deal with it.
Sorry but just because I work with children doesn't mean I have to drop everything and rearrange my 20 minutes in the morning . I already said my opinion on the prior page, but your comment rubs me the wrong way.
I could be wrong, but I feel like your post is saying bc I work with children I always have to accommodate them in every single situation.
Maybe sometimes in your "finance" job you should say no and take a lunch. It's allowed.
Well, then you read it wrong - Did you read the last paragraph? I think it's inappropriate for a 3rd grade teacher to tell a child that extra help is "by appointment only" - These aren't college kids who should know better ......this is a 3rd grader who's Mom got the day wrong.
And, what I said in my last paragraph, had you bothered to read it, was that I complely understand if the teacher was unable to accomodate the kid at that particular time, for WHATEVER reason, but, there was a better way to turn away a 3rd grader.
Also, not sure why you have my career in quotations ..........I work in finance ....and no, it's not so easy to say "No" and take a lunch, or refuse a project, or skip a meeting to prep for another, or simply just get my job done - .......it may be allowed, but that attitiude wouldn't get me very far.
So I read it wrong. I didn't insult you. If YOU READ what I said, I indicated "I could be wrong". Finance was in quotes because I don't know what you do- didn't want to assume wrong. Last I checked finance was a huge field and not a job title. go ahead - take offense to that as well.
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
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Posted by Michelle1110
Posted by MarisaK
I'm not a teacher - but I am a parent.
I agree that in ANY job, your 'prep' time is crucial, HOWEVER, sometimes you get thrown a curveball - I work in finance, FAR for little kids ......and there are days I have to reroute myself 10x b/c I am pulling into different projects or meetings last minute - I don't tell people "No, I'm too busy for that now, or No, it's my lunch hour" .......
as a 3rd teacher your job is dealing with young children. And while I agree that the teacher isn't a 'babyistter' ........this kid wasn't looking to be babysat, she was looking for extra help.
Regardless of who was right or wrong or what days are scheduled, I think it's wrong to turn away a 3rd grader telling them help is 'by appt. only' -
I COMPLETELY understand if the teacher was unable to help her at that time, for whateer reason, I just think there's a better way to deal with it.
Sorry but just because I work with children doesn't mean I have to drop everything and rearrange my 20 minutes in the morning . I already said my opinion on the prior page, but your comment rubs me the wrong way.
I could be wrong, but I feel like your post is saying bc I work with children I always have to accommodate them in every single situation.
Maybe sometimes in your "finance" job you should say no and take a lunch. It's allowed.
Well, then you read it wrong - Did you read the last paragraph? I think it's inappropriate for a 3rd grade teacher to tell a child that extra help is "by appointment only" - These aren't college kids who should know better ......this is a 3rd grader who's Mom got the day wrong.
And, what I said in my last paragraph, had you bothered to read it, was that I complely understand if the teacher was unable to accomodate the kid at that particular time, for WHATEVER reason, but, there was a better way to turn away a 3rd grader.
Also, not sure why you have my career in quotations ..........I work in finance ....and no, it's not so easy to say "No" and take a lunch, or refuse a project, or skip a meeting to prep for another, or simply just get my job done - .......it may be allowed, but that attitiude wouldn't get me very far.
So I read it wrong. I didn't insult you. If YOU READ what I said, I indicated "I could be wrong". Finance was in quotes because I don't know what you do- didn't want to assume wrong. Last I checked finance was a huge field and not a job title. go ahead - take offense to that as well.
I don't understand what is so insulting about my original post? I didn't point fingers at you, or tell you how to do your job, as you did to me - ...."Maybe sometimes in your "finance" job you should say no and take a lunch. It's allowed" ........Snarky much?
I SAID I understood why THE TEACHER (who I assume, is not YOU), FOR ANY REASON would refuse the kid extra help at that 'non scheduled' time - I just think telling a third grader "It's by appointment only" wasn't the best way to go about it - Maybe you tell the kid "i'm sorry I can't meet with you today, but you can come Wed or Fri" (or whatever the scheduled extra help day is) rather than "Extra help is by appt. only" .......Because THE TEACHER works with 3rd grade children, I'd expect her to speak to them differently ......
but whatever. You read my original post and jumped all over it ........I'm finished explaining myself.
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Don't forget we also have 2 prep periods of 45 min each (at least that's what I had in the 2 schools that I worked for). During those 2 periods I did a lot of prep for the next day. I'm sure 20 min in the morning can be very important for a lot of teachers but unless u have a meeting, it won't really kill u to help a student that got the days wrong (I'm sure these type of things don't happen too often. Plus if u're worried that u might be getting observed for the day, u should have prepared ahead of time, not during those short 20 min. But again, every teacher is different and do things differently.
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Posted by gina409
I think there is no right or wrong
And I think teachers can answer this best
Bc I don't know what thy have to do in the morning before class. And I'm sure it varies from person to person. Some maybe can swing it. Some
Cannot bc they have to prep
I would assume any teacher that had to turn the kid away did it bc thy have to get ready for the day. They didn't say no turn around out their feet up and had a latte
U'd be surprised how some teachers can be!
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
Posted by soontobemommyof2
Don't forget we also have 2 prep periods of 45 min each (at least that's what I had in the 2 schools that I worked for). During those 2 periods I did a lot of prep for the next day. I'm sure 20 min in the morning can be very important for a lot of teachers but unless u have a meeting, it won't really kill u to help a student that got the days wrong (I'm sure these type of things don't happen too often. Plus if u're worried that u might be getting observed for the day, u should have prepared ahead of time, not during those short 20 min. But again, every teacher is different and do things differently.
Elementary school teachers have 1 prep period day. They also have about 5 lessons to prep for a day. In addition, we need differentiated materials for Each of those lessons. If I decide to leave part of my prep work before school, that is my choice. Chances are the night before I was preparing for the other 4 lessons or grading papers. I am not sure where some of you teachers teach, but teaching in NYC is a different ballgame. They do not tell you when they are coming in to observe you. Many of my Long Island teacher friends get a window of days or they get told when they are getting observed. We don't and they can walk in at any time past 4 times a year. I don't know the teacher from the original post, but I am sure she or he was doing work.
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by gina409
I think there is no right or wrong
And I think teachers can answer this best
Bc I don't know what thy have to do in the morning before class. And I'm sure it varies from person to person. Some maybe can swing it. Some
Cannot bc they have to prep
I would assume any teacher that had to turn the kid away did it bc thy have to get ready for the day. They didn't say no turn around out their feet up and had a latte
U'd be surprised how some teachers can be!
I'm sure the teachers could say the same about parents lol
(Not you op)
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Posted by soontobemommyof2
Don't forget we also have 2 prep periods of 45 min each (at least that's what I had in the 2 schools that I worked for). During those 2 periods I did a lot of prep for the next day. I'm sure 20 min in the morning can be very important for a lot of teachers but unless u have a meeting, it won't really kill u to help a student that got the days wrong (I'm sure these type of things don't happen too often. Plus if u're worried that u might be getting observed for the day, u should have prepared ahead of time, not during those short 20 min. But again, every teacher is different and do things differently.
I'm a NYC elementary teacher and I don't get TWO prep periods a day. I only get ONE. I'm usually prepping for an IEP meeting or updating my students' goals during that period.
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Elementary school teachers have 1 prep period day. They also have about 5 lessons to prep for a day. In addition, we need differentiated materials for Each of those lessons. If I decide to leave part of my prep work before school, that is my choice. Chances are the night before I was preparing for the other 4 lessons or grading papers. I am not sure where some of you teachers teach, but teaching in NYC is a different ballgame. They do not tell you when they are coming in to observe you. Many of my Long Island teacher friends get a window of days or they get told when they are getting observed. We don't and they can walk in at any time past 4 times a year. I don't know the teacher from the original post, but I am sure she or he was doing work.
I was mostly a Spanish teacher for high school but did teach FLES for 1 yr, both times in LI. Although each lesson was only 20 min each, I had to prepare and teach 3-4 different grades a day (anywhere from kindergarten to 6th grade.) In that school we'd get observed by our director and principal (different times) and was never told when they were coming. Because I had to go to different classrooms, I had to carry all my material with me at all times (which varied depending on the grade I was teaching), so I know the pressure of teaching in an elementary school. I'd mind if kids dropped in every single morning for extra help when I have actual days for that, but if it happens once in a blue moon, why not help the kid?
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I used to commute to my school by train and could never arrive more than a half hour early which I didn't like but had no choice. Since I taught older kids if one of them showed up early I'd have allowed him/her to stay but would not have been able to provide help. I always had a lot to do in that time- since I taught 3 classes in other rooms I had to make sure my cart and supplies and books were ready, on top of the other lesson related things.
I did get two preps as well- but just because you have a prep doesn't mean you get it, at least in many city schools. If a teacher was absent it was very likely I'd have to give up a prep to cover for them, or I'd have a grade meeting, or a department meeting, or a parent would show up with or without an appointment. In a perfect world those preps would be respected but I am sure many can relate to my experience and knows they aren't always.
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
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Posted by gina409
I think there is no right or wrong
And I think teachers can answer this best
Bc I don't know what thy have to do in the morning before class. And I'm sure it varies from person to person. Some maybe can swing it. Some
Cannot bc they have to prep
I would assume any teacher that had to turn the kid away did it bc thy have to get ready for the day. They didn't say no turn around out their feet up and had a latte
U'd be surprised how some teachers can be!
I'm sure the teachers could say the same about parents lol
(Not you op)
Lolol!!! I do have to agree with that too!
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
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Elementary school teachers have 1 prep period day. They also have about 5 lessons to prep for a day. In addition, we need differentiated materials for Each of those lessons. If I decide to leave part of my prep work before school, that is my choice. Chances are the night before I was preparing for the other 4 lessons or grading papers. I am not sure where some of you teachers teach, but teaching in NYC is a different ballgame. They do not tell you when they are coming in to observe you. Many of my Long Island teacher friends get a window of days or they get told when they are getting observed. We don't and they can walk in at any time past 4 times a year. I don't know the teacher from the original post, but I am sure she or he was doing work.
I was mostly a Spanish teacher for high school but did teach FLES for 1 yr, both times in LI. Although each lesson was only 20 min each, I had to prepare and teach 3-4 different grades a day (anywhere from kindergarten to 6th grade.) In that school we'd get observed by our director and principal (different times) and was never told when they were coming. Because I had to go to different classrooms, I had to carry all my material with me at all times (which varied depending on the grade I was teaching), so I know the pressure of teaching in an elementary school. I'd mind if kids dropped in every single morning for extra help when I have actual days for that, but if it happens once in a blue moon, why not help the kid?
It's definitely stressful!
Playing devils advocate: how do we know this teacher doesn't have her other 31 kids popping in on the wrong mornings for extra help? That would make her response more appropriate.
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Don't forget we also have 2 prep periods of 45 min each (at least that's what I had in the 2 schools that I worked for). During those 2 periods I did a lot of prep for the next day. I'm sure 20 min in the morning can be very important for a lot of teachers but unless u have a meeting, it won't really kill u to help a student that got the days wrong (I'm sure these type of things don't happen too often. Plus if u're worried that u might be getting observed for the day, u should have prepared ahead of time, not during those short 20 min. But again, every teacher is different and do things differently.
Elementary school teachers have 1 prep period day. They also have about 5 lessons to prep for a day. In addition, we need differentiated materials for Each of those lessons. If I decide to leave part of my prep work before school, that is my choice. Chances are the night before I was preparing for the other 4 lessons or grading papers. I am not sure where some of you teachers teach, but teaching in NYC is a different ballgame. They do not tell you when they are coming in to observe you. Many of my Long Island teacher friends get a window of days or they get told when they are getting observed. We don't and they can walk in at any time past 4 times a year. I don't know the teacher from the original post, but I am sure she or he was doing work.
Exactly. That's not even counting all the prep minutes that are wasted on transitioning when I need to take my kids to another room. I rarely even sit down to eat my lunch most days.
I responded to this thread on the other page, but I would like to add- while I would most likely send the child to wait in the lobby (or another safe area) I would KINDLY explain the situation to the child so that they would not feel wrong or unwelcomed.
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| Posted 12/17/15 4:05 PM |
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busymomonli
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? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
Just my opinion on the "by the appointment only" thing. Most kids will NOT go for extra help if they need to request an appointment. They feel funny approaching the teacher and requesting they come early or stay late for only them. They will come if you say "I'm here every Wednesday after school for anyone that needs help". They don't feel as though they're putting you out then, because you're there anyway.
Just thought I'd throw my two cents in on that. Both of my kids have anxiety and I know they would not schedule an "appointment" with the teacher. But they would go if they knew the teacher would be there on a certain day.
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| Posted 12/17/15 4:05 PM |
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cj7305
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
May be a bit off topic but the posters who are saying that extra help by invite only is wrong, I am here to defend that. You would be surprised at how many parents send children in for open extra help lessons that truly do not need it. I mean of course a little reinforcement is always good but this designated help time is for those children who truly need some one on one or very small group work. The children that are there who get it but could use a little more practice or the kids that go just because they like coming (trust me this happens!) or their parents needed some quiet time in the morning or after school ( I'm also a mom so I get that too btw lol) take away from the children that really need that close teacher instruction. It is much less effective trying to get a struggling child to understand a concept when you have a lot of other children taking away that close instructional time. Just my 2 cents.
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| Posted 12/17/15 4:06 PM |
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cj7305
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Re: ? For elementary school teachers. What would you do?
Posted by busymomonli
Just my opinion on the "by the appointment only" thing. Most kids will NOT go for extra help if they need to request an appointment. They feel funny approaching the teacher and requesting they come early or stay late for only them. They will come if you say "I'm here every Wednesday after school for anyone that needs help". They don't feel as though they're putting you out then, because you're there anyway.
Just thought I'd throw my two cents in on that. Both of my kids have anxiety and I know they would not schedule an "appointment" with the teacher. But they would go if they knew the teacher would be there on a certain day.
I hope I'm speaking correctly because I know in my case "by invite only" does not mean the CHILD requests extra help, but that the teacher sees a child is struggling and invites THOSE children so they can work closely with the child. I teach 2nd grade and this is how I run my extra help.
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| Posted 12/17/15 4:08 PM |
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