Submitted by Christina Moser (not verified) on February 8, 2007 - 02:49.
I love Ms. Ramsey's perspective. I too believe parents and students' home environments create the groundwork for their learning attitudes. Offering incentives and/or support for parents may interest and/or allow more parents to become involved in their child's education. These incentives and types of support can not be generalized but based on the school district and the socio-economic needs of the families. I don't see anything wrong in offering pizza parties or other food related celebrations. These parties allow for students to engage in social situations in a structured environment requiring (and/or teaching) good manners (hopefully). I am opposed to offering students money for their scores. Students will perform to their best ability if the learning environment at home and in school are positive. Effective Teachers KNOW who tried and most of the time know why "their" students didn't perform well. My bet is what's going on at home!
I love Ms. Ramsey's
Submitted by Christina Moser (not verified) on February 8, 2007 - 02:49.
I love Ms. Ramsey's perspective. I too believe parents and students' home environments create the groundwork for their learning attitudes. Offering incentives and/or support for parents may interest and/or allow more parents to become involved in their child's education. These incentives and types of support can not be generalized but based on the school district and the socio-economic needs of the families. I don't see anything wrong in offering pizza parties or other food related celebrations. These parties allow for students to engage in social situations in a structured environment requiring (and/or teaching) good manners (hopefully). I am opposed to offering students money for their scores. Students will perform to their best ability if the learning environment at home and in school are positive. Effective Teachers KNOW who tried and most of the time know why "their" students didn't perform well. My bet is what's going on at home!