I came across this Wall Street Journal article over the weekend and thought it was pretty thought-provoking. It is always interesting to here what new research is out there and the author of the article makes some pretty bold claims based on it. Interestingly enough, it also references the D.C. schools. But I will save my opinions for my own blog... I am interested in what you think.
Stealing the souls of children
4 years ago
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I'd have to see the original article to look at methodologies, etc.
Having had to jump through a lot of hoops to get into this field the "traditional" route, I can certainly understand the frustration of a lot still on the outside looking in.
OTOH, I doubt I'd have lasted more than 3 months in the classroom if I hadn't had the exposure I had while still in ed school.
I agree. I think that this is an especially interesting topic as many people who are losing their jobs are going the alternate route. I believe that there are people out there who could be great teachers, but I just don't know if it's something you just pick up from watching "Stand and Deliver," or "Lean on Me."
There are too many tools that people need before entering the classroom, for their sanity, and most importantly for the benefit of their students. It is just unfair to students when we leave a teacher to figure out classroom management or scaffolded learning for his/herself.
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