What teachers want parents to know

Being a teacher has been very difficult. It is not easy when the parents do not even agree with what the teacher is doing. As a teacher, it is their job to teach the children and let the parents know if they see any big issues. However, this is not possible if the parents will not even listen to the teacher. Teachers really need parents to start agreeing with their teaching styles and being more supportive of the advice they are giving. The idea of "parents as partners rather than prosecutors" means that they need parents to be on their side and not against them. It makes it hard for the teachers to do their job if everything they do parents complain about. I don't believe that it is right for parents to go against teachers because it just confuses the students more. I think it would benefit the students if all teachers and parents were on the same page. 

-this blog is in response to an article called What teachers really want to tell parents

My Classroom Rules

In my Education and Training Class we watched a movie called "The Ron Clark Story." He had several rules, however, he placed an importance on rule number 1. Rule number one was that "we are family."
I think that he stresses rule number 1 because acting like a family covers several rules in one. For example, if you are family you will treat each other well and take care of each other.

Some rules that I would use in my classroom are:
1. Treat others how you want to be treated
2. Raise your hand when you want to talk
3. Don't talk while others are talking
4. Be prepared for class
5. Work hard
6. Use manners

-In response to Mrs. Steven's blog and "The Ron Clark Story"

Glogster

This is my glogster on Plant Growth and Earth Day.
http://sfq75dt.edu.glogster.com/plant-growth-amber-hoffman/