Reinventing21
Spreading my wings
This pandemic highlights and reflects everything that is wrong and weak in our educational system and society in general. (U.S.)
Most teachers are not trying to throw 'trash' at their students. Many teachers have worked hard all school year and are desperate to not see all that progress go down the drain. Many principals are encouraging teachers to provide enrichment opportunities vs assignments to take the stress off the parents, students and teachers. Everyone was caught off guard, so @dancinstallion is right in that no new material will likely be presented.
Don't forget that many teachers have children of their own. Using these unexpected platforms and communicating with parents is already extremely time consuming, without having to homeschool their own kids as well.
The fall school issue is a nightmare. @dancinstallion pointed out the inequities minority children face and how these inequities will further leave them behind. However, @dancinstallion also pointed out how many in the community are out partying and just do not care. So what about the teachers and staff of the students whose parents don't care? Is it fair to ask teachers to risk their health and the health of their own families by exposing themselves to people with high risk behaviors?
What about the students who are used to being blatantly disrespectful/threatening to teachers? Imagine what could happen if a student got mad at a teacher.
What about teachers who work with emotionally disturbed children who can be unpredictable? Teachers couldn't even rely on parents to make sure their kids tooks their meds on a daily basis before the pandemic. What about those with extreme special needs who require more assistance/close contact?
What about the security guards who have to break up fights?
None of these issues have ever been fair to the students who are ready and willing to learn.
There is no easy or fair solution to this mess other than Covid 19 disappearing.
The only positive I can see is that society will finally demand changes to fix these problems.
Regarding other countries: I don 't think those kids are innately more compliant, but education is highly valued and teachers are highly respected. The consequence for disrepecting your teacher...well, you are highly motivated to not want to.
Most teachers are not trying to throw 'trash' at their students. Many teachers have worked hard all school year and are desperate to not see all that progress go down the drain. Many principals are encouraging teachers to provide enrichment opportunities vs assignments to take the stress off the parents, students and teachers. Everyone was caught off guard, so @dancinstallion is right in that no new material will likely be presented.
Don't forget that many teachers have children of their own. Using these unexpected platforms and communicating with parents is already extremely time consuming, without having to homeschool their own kids as well.
The fall school issue is a nightmare. @dancinstallion pointed out the inequities minority children face and how these inequities will further leave them behind. However, @dancinstallion also pointed out how many in the community are out partying and just do not care. So what about the teachers and staff of the students whose parents don't care? Is it fair to ask teachers to risk their health and the health of their own families by exposing themselves to people with high risk behaviors?
What about the students who are used to being blatantly disrespectful/threatening to teachers? Imagine what could happen if a student got mad at a teacher.
What about teachers who work with emotionally disturbed children who can be unpredictable? Teachers couldn't even rely on parents to make sure their kids tooks their meds on a daily basis before the pandemic. What about those with extreme special needs who require more assistance/close contact?
What about the security guards who have to break up fights?
None of these issues have ever been fair to the students who are ready and willing to learn.
There is no easy or fair solution to this mess other than Covid 19 disappearing.
The only positive I can see is that society will finally demand changes to fix these problems.
Regarding other countries: I don 't think those kids are innately more compliant, but education is highly valued and teachers are highly respected. The consequence for disrepecting your teacher...well, you are highly motivated to not want to.