Submitted by Rob B. (not verified) on March 26, 2008 - 17:32.
I couldn't agree more with this article. I find that teaching has become almost entirely focused on standardized testing. As a second grade teacher, you would expect to have time to touch upon basic character development. I recently had to have a long conversation with a student regarding his anger. The student became angry and decided to break his pencil. He was completely unaware that breaking things is an unacceptable way to deal with anger. It blew me away that he would not have this knowledge. Now reading this article, it makes me wonder if the reason for his lack of knowledge has to do with no one actually taking the time to teach him. I am assuming he is seeing this type of destructive behavior at home, and would probably not learn the appropriate ways to deal with anger in any other setting outside of school. This saddens and worries me in regards to the future of our society.
Character Development
Submitted by Rob B. (not verified) on March 26, 2008 - 17:32.
I couldn't agree more with this article. I find that teaching has become almost entirely focused on standardized testing. As a second grade teacher, you would expect to have time to touch upon basic character development. I recently had to have a long conversation with a student regarding his anger. The student became angry and decided to break his pencil. He was completely unaware that breaking things is an unacceptable way to deal with anger. It blew me away that he would not have this knowledge. Now reading this article, it makes me wonder if the reason for his lack of knowledge has to do with no one actually taking the time to teach him. I am assuming he is seeing this type of destructive behavior at home, and would probably not learn the appropriate ways to deal with anger in any other setting outside of school. This saddens and worries me in regards to the future of our society.