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Another one of those teachers who doesn't get it
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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 566868" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Sounds like he needs to develop his "self thinking" techniques. It's much easier to answer questions like, "Who was John's father in the story?" than "What did John's father hope his son would learn by leaving him alone in the house?" That involves the student being able to draw their own conclusions and think independently. It is definitely something that our difficult children struggle with but those techniques can be taught. From early on, when I used to scribe for difficult child, I always posed every question with, "what do you think about xyz".</p><p></p><p>In regards to homework - at difficult child's school, homework is weighted but most of his classmates don't do it. Never been an option in my house. From early elementary school both my kids, easy child and difficult child, learned that at the set time, now it's 5:00 and has changed depending on age activities, etc., all electronics go off and homework is done - period, no need to complain or argue or fight about it 'cause it's been that way in my house since 1996! The other rule was no Sat social time until homework is done -- no Sunday night last minute mess for me (that is my relaxing time!!!).</p><p></p><p>I think this is the biggest advise I could give someone with very young children. Kids, even difficult children, are much more amenable to homework if they see you reading and the time is quiet and structured (same place, same time, etc.). I had a little rolling supply cart that we used to move into the dining room at 4 when easy child and difficult child did homework together. Any supplies they needed were there and I would sit and read a magazine, or open mail, or write my grocery or to do list, etc. I'm not saying it was always smooth going, but my kids both learned from very early on that I would not tolerate laziness or an "I don't care" attitude towards their homework. It was how both the teacher and I knew if they were learning.... But, this is me.</p><p></p><p>Most teachers, especially at the high school level, include their late work policy in their beginning of the year syllabus. difficult child has teachers who work with you and those who accept no late work, period. Terry, unless you have this in the 504, you don't have a leg to stand on other than the graciousness of the teacher. Sounds like his teacher is willing to give a little.</p><p></p><p>Sorry this is such a headache.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 566868, member: 805"] Sounds like he needs to develop his "self thinking" techniques. It's much easier to answer questions like, "Who was John's father in the story?" than "What did John's father hope his son would learn by leaving him alone in the house?" That involves the student being able to draw their own conclusions and think independently. It is definitely something that our difficult children struggle with but those techniques can be taught. From early on, when I used to scribe for difficult child, I always posed every question with, "what do you think about xyz". In regards to homework - at difficult child's school, homework is weighted but most of his classmates don't do it. Never been an option in my house. From early elementary school both my kids, easy child and difficult child, learned that at the set time, now it's 5:00 and has changed depending on age activities, etc., all electronics go off and homework is done - period, no need to complain or argue or fight about it 'cause it's been that way in my house since 1996! The other rule was no Sat social time until homework is done -- no Sunday night last minute mess for me (that is my relaxing time!!!). I think this is the biggest advise I could give someone with very young children. Kids, even difficult children, are much more amenable to homework if they see you reading and the time is quiet and structured (same place, same time, etc.). I had a little rolling supply cart that we used to move into the dining room at 4 when easy child and difficult child did homework together. Any supplies they needed were there and I would sit and read a magazine, or open mail, or write my grocery or to do list, etc. I'm not saying it was always smooth going, but my kids both learned from very early on that I would not tolerate laziness or an "I don't care" attitude towards their homework. It was how both the teacher and I knew if they were learning.... But, this is me. Most teachers, especially at the high school level, include their late work policy in their beginning of the year syllabus. difficult child has teachers who work with you and those who accept no late work, period. Terry, unless you have this in the 504, you don't have a leg to stand on other than the graciousness of the teacher. Sounds like his teacher is willing to give a little. Sorry this is such a headache. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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