Submitted by Roberta Hawkins (not verified) on July 15, 2006 - 18:00.
Ron,
Well, actually, I taught grades 6-12, and very many of my 27 years experience were in inner city schools, which are fraught with problems, and populated by struggling minority and immigrant children. I understand and appreciate your compassion, and I don't doubt your good intentions, but da Vinci wouldn't suggest that the master PRETEND that the students surpass him. I agree that your students need a success, but they need a REAL one, not a handout. I assure you that your kids can rise to your expectations if you hold them to true standards. And when they've earned some legitimate self-esteem, they will be inspired to more than merely knowing they've cheated and can always cheat again.
Ron, Well, actually, I
Submitted by Roberta Hawkins (not verified) on July 15, 2006 - 18:00.
Ron,
Well, actually, I taught grades 6-12, and very many of my 27 years experience were in inner city schools, which are fraught with problems, and populated by struggling minority and immigrant children. I understand and appreciate your compassion, and I don't doubt your good intentions, but da Vinci wouldn't suggest that the master PRETEND that the students surpass him. I agree that your students need a success, but they need a REAL one, not a handout. I assure you that your kids can rise to your expectations if you hold them to true standards. And when they've earned some legitimate self-esteem, they will be inspired to more than merely knowing they've cheated and can always cheat again.