Crowded Conditions: Re: Size of Classes

» Deborah_Jeter - Re: Size of Classes

In response to message posted by blondie29697:

After reading what you wrote, I think I have it rather good. ;-)

It seems to me that perhaps the lavishnish is of too much importance and not enough emphasis is on learning. Sometimes having barely enough is a prime breeding ground for staying on task.

Our principal still makes her weekly rounds. She is pretty much on top of whatever is happening.

When we are administering tests, especially State-wide Assessment tests, we are severly admonished if we are not completely quiet. No visiting, no eating, and definitely no clipping of nails. I have never heard of such a thing in my 25 years of teaching, but again, I don't spend ANY time in the lounge!

Believe it or not, there really are some very functional, on-task schools still giving students their best. And I hate to say this, 'cause Lord knows my district is in great need of money, but sometimes learning and teaching isn't about the money at all. It's about dedication, intuition, desire and reaching for our best, no matter what the circumstances.

Thanks for dropping by.

Deborah

-- posted by Deborah_Jeter