Quote from: sligo on November 27, 2017, 10:39:49 amQuote from: sevenpm on November 27, 2017, 10:26:37 amI can't believe these 6th graders think the Han river is bigger than the Amazon river.And Jeju is bigger than Hawaii. They act shocked and offended when I show them the comparisons.I told a class of students that a tomato was a fruit on friday. The look of shock, horror and disbelief on their faces was amazing. It was if i was perfoming sorcery in the class. Their minds were exploding.I teach in a university!Possibly because you decided to foist upon them one of the most tedious facts in the history of mankind?
Quote from: sevenpm on November 27, 2017, 10:26:37 amI can't believe these 6th graders think the Han river is bigger than the Amazon river.And Jeju is bigger than Hawaii. They act shocked and offended when I show them the comparisons.I told a class of students that a tomato was a fruit on friday. The look of shock, horror and disbelief on their faces was amazing. It was if i was perfoming sorcery in the class. Their minds were exploding.I teach in a university!
I can't believe these 6th graders think the Han river is bigger than the Amazon river.And Jeju is bigger than Hawaii. They act shocked and offended when I show them the comparisons.
I guess it throws their whole belief system into question. If you told an American that their country is not the best in the world, you'd get a lot of outright denial, rightly or wrongly from a lot of people. I'm not saying the US isn't the best country, but the belief that it's the best seems to be pretty non-partisan in my experience.I found out that the tooth fairy and santa clause were made at the same dinner. That was pretty tough year of high school.
And yeah, it's pretty pointless to argue with Americans about whether or not the USA is the best country. But the difference is it's an opinion. However, even if you present them with facts about all the ways in which the US is failing its citizens, it won't alter their opinion. I used to try it with my family but it was like knocking my head against a brick wall. They'll just say "huh, really? Well I'd still rather live here than anywhere else." But I don't think that's a uniquely American thing.
Quote from: SteveBruce on November 28, 2017, 08:45:45 amI'm really starting to resent going into my third grade classes due to how pointless it has all become. They are lovely kids and I will miss them when they are gone, but their exams are finished, what is the point?In the UK the academic term is from September to around the 20th July. In year 11 which is 15/16 you take your final exams around May to early June and you enjoy an extra long summer break. I remember it well, it was such a great time in my life; from staying up till 4am playing playstation to seeing my friends every day, it was awesome. There was no coming back doing nonsense until July. Let the kids have a nice long break where they can actually be kids. Let them have fun before they have the (futile) stresses of High School to deal with. I really do feel sorry for them, it's not fair at all.The other day my ct mentioned how its hard to control them now their tests are over. Fortunately, I haven't had too much of an issue, just yet at least, but can you blame them? If we had to come back to school until July after our final exams which we had spent the last 4 years prepping for, we would have come in fuelled on resentment.Your third grade classes are done already? What about your 4th, 5th, or 6th graders?That is poor planning on your teacher's part.There are loads of review activities and engaging stand alone lessons you can do until the end of the term.Good luck.
I'm really starting to resent going into my third grade classes due to how pointless it has all become. They are lovely kids and I will miss them when they are gone, but their exams are finished, what is the point?In the UK the academic term is from September to around the 20th July. In year 11 which is 15/16 you take your final exams around May to early June and you enjoy an extra long summer break. I remember it well, it was such a great time in my life; from staying up till 4am playing playstation to seeing my friends every day, it was awesome. There was no coming back doing nonsense until July. Let the kids have a nice long break where they can actually be kids. Let them have fun before they have the (futile) stresses of High School to deal with. I really do feel sorry for them, it's not fair at all.The other day my ct mentioned how its hard to control them now their tests are over. Fortunately, I haven't had too much of an issue, just yet at least, but can you blame them? If we had to come back to school until July after our final exams which we had spent the last 4 years prepping for, we would have come in fuelled on resentment.
Your third grade classes are done already? What about your 4th, 5th, or 6th graders?That is poor planning on your teacher's part.There are loads of review activities and engaging stand alone lessons you can do until the end of the term.Good luck.
Quote from: Pecan on November 28, 2017, 12:42:02 pmQuote from: SteveBruce on November 28, 2017, 08:45:45 amI'm really starting to resent going into my third grade classes due to how pointless it has all become. They are lovely kids and I will miss them when they are gone, but their exams are finished, what is the point?In the UK the academic term is from September to around the 20th July. In year 11 which is 15/16 you take your final exams around May to early June and you enjoy an extra long summer break. I remember it well, it was such a great time in my life; from staying up till 4am playing playstation to seeing my friends every day, it was awesome. There was no coming back doing nonsense until July. Let the kids have a nice long break where they can actually be kids. Let them have fun before they have the (futile) stresses of High School to deal with. I really do feel sorry for them, it's not fair at all.The other day my ct mentioned how its hard to control them now their tests are over. Fortunately, I haven't had too much of an issue, just yet at least, but can you blame them? If we had to come back to school until July after our final exams which we had spent the last 4 years prepping for, we would have come in fuelled on resentment.Your third grade classes are done already? What about your 4th, 5th, or 6th graders?That is poor planning on your teacher's part.There are loads of review activities and engaging stand alone lessons you can do until the end of the term.Good luck.Middle school, clown.
Why so hostile Steve? Having a rough day?
Quote from: SteveBruce on November 28, 2017, 12:56:21 pmQuote from: Pecan on November 28, 2017, 12:42:02 pmQuote from: SteveBruce on November 28, 2017, 08:45:45 amI'm really starting to resent going into my third grade classes due to how pointless it has all become. They are lovely kids and I will miss them when they are gone, but their exams are finished, what is the point?In the UK the academic term is from September to around the 20th July. In year 11 which is 15/16 you take your final exams around May to early June and you enjoy an extra long summer break. I remember it well, it was such a great time in my life; from staying up till 4am playing playstation to seeing my friends every day, it was awesome. There was no coming back doing nonsense until July. Let the kids have a nice long break where they can actually be kids. Let them have fun before they have the (futile) stresses of High School to deal with. I really do feel sorry for them, it's not fair at all.The other day my ct mentioned how its hard to control them now their tests are over. Fortunately, I haven't had too much of an issue, just yet at least, but can you blame them? If we had to come back to school until July after our final exams which we had spent the last 4 years prepping for, we would have come in fuelled on resentment.Your third grade classes are done already? What about your 4th, 5th, or 6th graders?That is poor planning on your teacher's part.There are loads of review activities and engaging stand alone lessons you can do until the end of the term.Good luck.Middle school, clown.Why so hostile Steve? Having a rough day?
People read into things as they like, no tone was given or intended.I have four coteachers, one per grade. They are the ones who dictate the pace that we move through the curriculum/the book. Three have planned well, while the fourth moved too quickly, so we will finish the book with 4 weeks of school remaining.It's not ideal, but it's not a major issue either.