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Hamha Everyone;
This is a little something I wrote to help my wife, who is a teacher, a few years back. It is a one page story about a boy named Fred who gets lost in his sense of priorities.
Why am I sharing this? Well, as of late, my wife has been feeling quite down in regard to the education system. So, I thought I would bring this concept to your attention to gather thoughts and suggestions on what, I feel, is a scary trend.
The trend in which I speak of is how today's educators are often given no real chance of helping those who are in most need of it. For example, a teacher is paid a rather miniscule salary and expected to have their students achieve a specific set of standards. However, how is this possible when no support for this goal exists outside of the class-room?
Too many parents these days have a "pass the buck" philosophy of not wanting to deal with the problems their children may incur. Instead, they are quick to blame someone else for matters that primarily stem from their neglect and lack of re-inforcement of ethical guidelines that would keep their children walking the straight-and-narrow.
The other area of strong failure is the School District's and Judicial System. School District's often are quick to pull important programs and resources that would empower teachers to make a difference in a troubled child. Mind you, they do this while simultaneusly holding those they hire with high credentials and low wages to unfathomable expectations.
As for the judicial system, delinquent children are often brought to school's by their Parol Officers. However, when the kid mis-behaves, the Parol Officer is likely not to support the teacher who is trying to teach a class that includes this delinquent child. This empowers the troublemaker and allows them to create an adverse environment for the rest of the students. Some of which may ACTUALLY want to learn.
I realize this is all quite a departure from my usual material. However, I couldn't help but bring it up as it is a matter that troubles my wife constantly. She desperately wants to help kids learn. However, when kids elect for "Voluntary Ignornance" while receiving NO SUPPORT from home such goals are impossible.
NOTES:
This was written BASED on an article from a learning packet. However, the learning packet was provided to my wife in "Parts." Because of this, only part of the REAL story discussing the matter of the tale was available. For this reason, I adapted the rest to get the point across about how Fred had given up on himself in lieu of doing what came easy. The relevant source is sighted in the footer.
This is a little something I wrote to help my wife, who is a teacher, a few years back. It is a one page story about a boy named Fred who gets lost in his sense of priorities.
Why am I sharing this? Well, as of late, my wife has been feeling quite down in regard to the education system. So, I thought I would bring this concept to your attention to gather thoughts and suggestions on what, I feel, is a scary trend.
The trend in which I speak of is how today's educators are often given no real chance of helping those who are in most need of it. For example, a teacher is paid a rather miniscule salary and expected to have their students achieve a specific set of standards. However, how is this possible when no support for this goal exists outside of the class-room?
Too many parents these days have a "pass the buck" philosophy of not wanting to deal with the problems their children may incur. Instead, they are quick to blame someone else for matters that primarily stem from their neglect and lack of re-inforcement of ethical guidelines that would keep their children walking the straight-and-narrow.
The other area of strong failure is the School District's and Judicial System. School District's often are quick to pull important programs and resources that would empower teachers to make a difference in a troubled child. Mind you, they do this while simultaneusly holding those they hire with high credentials and low wages to unfathomable expectations.
As for the judicial system, delinquent children are often brought to school's by their Parol Officers. However, when the kid mis-behaves, the Parol Officer is likely not to support the teacher who is trying to teach a class that includes this delinquent child. This empowers the troublemaker and allows them to create an adverse environment for the rest of the students. Some of which may ACTUALLY want to learn.
I realize this is all quite a departure from my usual material. However, I couldn't help but bring it up as it is a matter that troubles my wife constantly. She desperately wants to help kids learn. However, when kids elect for "Voluntary Ignornance" while receiving NO SUPPORT from home such goals are impossible.
NOTES:
This was written BASED on an article from a learning packet. However, the learning packet was provided to my wife in "Parts." Because of this, only part of the REAL story discussing the matter of the tale was available. For this reason, I adapted the rest to get the point across about how Fred had given up on himself in lieu of doing what came easy. The relevant source is sighted in the footer.
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That was pretty different. (: After reading the description I thought it was going to be more about Fred's parents not helping him enough, or maybe the other kids whose parents weren't helping him, so Fred had to be the parent in that case, which kinda made him as he was.
But even when parents or others involved try to help, kids can be hard to control, and too lost to be helped.
Usually when I thought of budget cuts for schools I thought it just meant less teachers, less money, and more students in each class. That's kind of a lot actually, but due to how everything's kinda crumbling right now, I (and lots of my friends, online and off) got to experience it on a collegiate level too! Class availability was limited, and if not enough people hopped in soon enough they closed that course and the dropped the teacher. :B And with less classes available, more students are struggling to get a schedule that functions with their work schedule and all that sorta stuff.
But as much as that causes trouble for adults, I think the overcrowded and unable classrooms issue is worse, then kids don't have as much of a chance to get to that adult stage. It's especially a shame since it seemed like a lot of areas worked hard to keep class sizes small, and now they're overcrowding them again.
I wonder how other countries do it and make it work, if they do. :B Otherwise more people might end up sharing the same sorta story.
But even when parents or others involved try to help, kids can be hard to control, and too lost to be helped.
Usually when I thought of budget cuts for schools I thought it just meant less teachers, less money, and more students in each class. That's kind of a lot actually, but due to how everything's kinda crumbling right now, I (and lots of my friends, online and off) got to experience it on a collegiate level too! Class availability was limited, and if not enough people hopped in soon enough they closed that course and the dropped the teacher. :B And with less classes available, more students are struggling to get a schedule that functions with their work schedule and all that sorta stuff.
But as much as that causes trouble for adults, I think the overcrowded and unable classrooms issue is worse, then kids don't have as much of a chance to get to that adult stage. It's especially a shame since it seemed like a lot of areas worked hard to keep class sizes small, and now they're overcrowding them again.
I wonder how other countries do it and make it work, if they do. :B Otherwise more people might end up sharing the same sorta story.
You make a lot of excellent points here, Oxnard. I'm particularly partial to how you note even the institutes of higher education are putting the screws to their students. How ironic it is that education is one of the last things state and federal budget makers seem to think about when they make "cuts."
You're also right in how this story barely relates to my description here. I just couldn't help but put it up, though, It's kind of a "Faux Journal" in that I'm really worried about my wife and her sanity lately. Two of her fellow teachers have just been given "Action Plans," which is code for "About to be Fired." Ironically, they are GOOD teachers and my wife could be NEXT! The most ironic part of all of this is that the school district is coming down hard on their school because of test scores. However, as I noted, it's kind of hard to get good grades out of kids who are "Voluntarily Ignorant." Heck, most of her classes come in and won't even let her teach! They just pull out their cell phones, IPods, etc. and talk about doing drugs and getting laid. Even when she writes the kids up, nothing is done and the parents end up calling the school and blaming the teachers for "Singling Their Child Out." It's a twisted cycle, I tell you.
I guess, though, if a real point is to be gathered from the short story I adapted for her class all that time ago, it is that YOU have to believe in yourself. Especially in a society where everyone is so apathetic and unwilling to share-the-blame for a problem that, I feel, is growing worse every year.
You're also right in how this story barely relates to my description here. I just couldn't help but put it up, though, It's kind of a "Faux Journal" in that I'm really worried about my wife and her sanity lately. Two of her fellow teachers have just been given "Action Plans," which is code for "About to be Fired." Ironically, they are GOOD teachers and my wife could be NEXT! The most ironic part of all of this is that the school district is coming down hard on their school because of test scores. However, as I noted, it's kind of hard to get good grades out of kids who are "Voluntarily Ignorant." Heck, most of her classes come in and won't even let her teach! They just pull out their cell phones, IPods, etc. and talk about doing drugs and getting laid. Even when she writes the kids up, nothing is done and the parents end up calling the school and blaming the teachers for "Singling Their Child Out." It's a twisted cycle, I tell you.
I guess, though, if a real point is to be gathered from the short story I adapted for her class all that time ago, it is that YOU have to believe in yourself. Especially in a society where everyone is so apathetic and unwilling to share-the-blame for a problem that, I feel, is growing worse every year.
Sorry, I was kinda out of it earlier today and stopped responding to things, but here I am!
I know right? D: I guess the people in control know what they could do and all the options... but I'd think there's more they could cut down that isn't education. Like... ... ...Well I bet their hair cuts are expensive, right? ;O; That might save a little!
Though actually I guess I heard on the news that some mayors or whoever have too many advisers or something, I dunno. Maybe they would remember how important it is to keep education funded if they had to go to school again! Or have their kids go to a school that isn't super private or expensive. :B
A faux journal was really different... but it's still a way to express yourself, or your thoughts and worries. (: My older sister's a teacher too (her husband's involved in business too... and with their kiddo, they seem kinda like you and your family! He lost his job some time ago, and he's going back to school as well, so I think they'd both understand this kind of worry - as a teacher and a student.) Er, where I was going with that, was that we both know teachers, and as good and caring as they are, it's tough to just keep their jobs with all the tough tims schools are going through. I think my sister has two jobs now, and it's tough to manage all that when you have a baby too... for some reason it seems like hectic things like that usually happen with parents! At least, when my parents had me, my father also just lost his job as well... but we're fine now, so I hope both of you will be too!
...I think that was even more off track. 8D
But yup yup, you gotta have faith in yourself to keep moving past all these tough situations! (:
I know right? D: I guess the people in control know what they could do and all the options... but I'd think there's more they could cut down that isn't education. Like... ... ...Well I bet their hair cuts are expensive, right? ;O; That might save a little!
Though actually I guess I heard on the news that some mayors or whoever have too many advisers or something, I dunno. Maybe they would remember how important it is to keep education funded if they had to go to school again! Or have their kids go to a school that isn't super private or expensive. :B
A faux journal was really different... but it's still a way to express yourself, or your thoughts and worries. (: My older sister's a teacher too (her husband's involved in business too... and with their kiddo, they seem kinda like you and your family! He lost his job some time ago, and he's going back to school as well, so I think they'd both understand this kind of worry - as a teacher and a student.) Er, where I was going with that, was that we both know teachers, and as good and caring as they are, it's tough to just keep their jobs with all the tough tims schools are going through. I think my sister has two jobs now, and it's tough to manage all that when you have a baby too... for some reason it seems like hectic things like that usually happen with parents! At least, when my parents had me, my father also just lost his job as well... but we're fine now, so I hope both of you will be too!
...I think that was even more off track. 8D
But yup yup, you gotta have faith in yourself to keep moving past all these tough situations! (:
Kazootles! Your sister has had to take on a second job! It's a little known fact to many, but teaching itself is "two" jobs in itself. You don't only teach during the day, but you also have to grade and put together tedious lesson plans and do grading on your own time, too. For that, please let your sister know that I wish her and her husband all the best. Especially since, as I'm sure she feels at times, the extra work she has been putting in has likely killed time she has wanted to spend with her little one. My wife loathes weekends where she has to sacrifice her time to work on school stuff while I tend to our son. I don't mind doing it. However, from a mother's stand-point, it's horrifying to have to sacrifice that precious time.
Something I should mention is how, based on this story, I am glad to know you to be an exception to its tale. I recall a number of discussions we had and posts you did where you noted some really rough times. However, despite them all, you still remained dedicated to your education and yourself. All too often, people allow negative stimuli to drive them to "hide" from their potential in lieu of escaping the stress. You should be very proud of yourself for being able to juggle so many things while still rising to every challenge that has been thrown your way. Keep up the great work!
Finally, as something I should've noted earlier, my next story will be a Super Saccharine one. I got a suggestion to toss in a bunch of people into a situation based on my son. So, in the coming week, I'll be doing a total 180 from this. Yep, yep, yep!
Something I should mention is how, based on this story, I am glad to know you to be an exception to its tale. I recall a number of discussions we had and posts you did where you noted some really rough times. However, despite them all, you still remained dedicated to your education and yourself. All too often, people allow negative stimuli to drive them to "hide" from their potential in lieu of escaping the stress. You should be very proud of yourself for being able to juggle so many things while still rising to every challenge that has been thrown your way. Keep up the great work!
Finally, as something I should've noted earlier, my next story will be a Super Saccharine one. I got a suggestion to toss in a bunch of people into a situation based on my son. So, in the coming week, I'll be doing a total 180 from this. Yep, yep, yep!
Thank you. I did this for my wife when her school gave her a work packet that was "missing" the whole middle-portion of the story her students were to evaluate. It was part of a "Character Packet" series designed to help illustrate to them the importance of self-worth and accountability.
Oh, while I'm writing, I have developed the idea you gave me. Expect something by the weeks end. It's a gamble, but I think you may just like it. :)
Oh, while I'm writing, I have developed the idea you gave me. Expect something by the weeks end. It's a gamble, but I think you may just like it. :)
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