Submitted by SPED Teacher (not verified) on March 15, 2007 - 03:19.
I have to agree with Teacher of Gifted. My students run the gamet - Special needs to exceptional learners (sometimes they are both special needs and exceptional learners). It is frustrating for both students and teachers to focus on passing a test, rather than learning the material. I am lucky in that Special Education classes are smaller and am given some latitude in teaching but I find it incredible that first graders are learning test-takiing strategies.
6 year olds shouldn't come to school with stomach aches because they have to take a test in school.
I have to agree with Teacher
Submitted by SPED Teacher (not verified) on March 15, 2007 - 03:19.
I have to agree with Teacher of Gifted. My students run the gamet - Special needs to exceptional learners (sometimes they are both special needs and exceptional learners). It is frustrating for both students and teachers to focus on passing a test, rather than learning the material. I am lucky in that Special Education classes are smaller and am given some latitude in teaching but I find it incredible that first graders are learning test-takiing strategies.
6 year olds shouldn't come to school with stomach aches because they have to take a test in school.