I knew exactly what I was giving the kids - I was curious what others would say, or if anyone had read anywhere an actual stat on the level specifically of Playbill magazine. Where else but a place full of theater experts would one look to find the answer to that question?
I know that what I gave them was at or below their capability. My supervisor knows that what I gave them was fine. I suspect even this mother knows it - she does not want to admit that her child is having difficulties. I am offended, Miss Pennywise, that you would assume ANYTHING about my interaction with students or parents from my post. The fact is, I spend day in and day out teaching students of all levels, not to mention the time spent dealing with the parents of said kids. There ARE parents who do not acknowledge the needs their own children have which makes teaching those children far more difficult. If a parent would acknowledge the needs of their own children, then the proper services can be given. The fact is, without the legal backing of a classification or 504, there is little we can do for certain kids until the parents take that step. When we as teachers are attacked on top of that, then yes, there is a level of frustration we feel, mostly because we know the child is caught in the middle and left feeling more frustrated than either the parent or teacher ever will. You've further proven my point that teaching is an uphill battle, mostly because of the sheer lack of respect for the work that we do.
Schmerg, the article didn't really have many theater terms (although I do know this child has been going to theater for years since I taught her sister as well and I know the family goes often to NY). There were a couple of challenging vocabulary words the kids needed to look up, but since when is that a bad thing in school?
Taz - you're right - I wanted to bitch about the parent - and if you don't like it, don't click on the thread again.
Hi, Shirley Temple Pudding.
