http://yardsticks4-14.com/2009/09/21/a-book-recommendation-for-just-after-the-first-few-weeks-of-school/ Wed, 09 May 2012 11:15:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://yardsticks4-14.com/2009/09/21/a-book-recommendation-for-just-after-the-first-few-weeks-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Kandee Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:11:47 +0000 http://yardsticks4-14.net/?p=14#comment-22 Thanks Chip. The Principal states that it is based on data and research. The data shows an evident need for change and the research shows that self contained is the way to go. Where is the research showing how it will not affect our children if done in mid-year? MOst of these teachers have not taught reading or math in over 20 years and some have never. He states that they will all be prepared in a 2 month time frame. I just don't understand how. Thanks Chip. The Principal states that it is based on data and research. The data shows an evident need for change and the research shows that self contained is the way to go. Where is the research showing how it will not affect our children if done in mid-year? MOst of these teachers have not taught reading or math in over 20 years and some have never. He states that they will all be prepared in a 2 month time frame. I just don’t understand how.

]]> http://yardsticks4-14.com/2009/09/21/a-book-recommendation-for-just-after-the-first-few-weeks-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Chip Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:04:22 +0000 http://yardsticks4-14.net/?p=14#comment-21 Dear Kandee - Most elementary schools have self-contained classrooms in grades 3-5 and children tend to thrive in such environments with fewer transitions and more consistent teacher expectations. They still change classes, of course, for art, music, PE, and other special area subjects. The most important variable, of course, is the quality of the classroom teacher, which is true in either model. I do find it unusual, however, that this change is taking place in January. What is the explanation for this change at this time of year? I cannot point you to any difinitive research that fsvors one model over another. Chip Dear Kandee – Most elementary schools have self-contained classrooms in grades 3-5 and children tend to thrive in such environments with fewer transitions and more consistent teacher expectations. They still change classes, of course, for art, music, PE, and other special area subjects. The most important variable, of course, is the quality of the classroom teacher, which is true in either model. I do find it unusual, however, that this change is taking place in January. What is the explanation for this change at this time of year? I cannot point you to any difinitive research that fsvors one model over another. Chip

]]> http://yardsticks4-14.com/2009/09/21/a-book-recommendation-for-just-after-the-first-few-weeks-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Kandee Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:12:16 +0000 http://yardsticks4-14.net/?p=14#comment-20 My daughter who is in 3rd grade will have a change in her school environment beginning in January. Her Principal has decided that he is going to modify the classroom structure from a departmentalization/teaming structure to a self contained classroom in grades 3-5. Please tell me where I can go to get information on how this could affect our children. My daughter who is in 3rd grade will have a change in her school environment beginning in January. Her Principal has decided that he is going to modify the classroom structure from a departmentalization/teaming structure to a self contained classroom in grades 3-5. Please tell me where I can go to get information on how this could affect our children.

]]> http://yardsticks4-14.com/2009/09/21/a-book-recommendation-for-just-after-the-first-few-weeks-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Karen Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:29:38 +0000 http://yardsticks4-14.net/?p=14#comment-19 Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The honeymoon was over somewhere in the middle of my first week of school this year. In 8 years of teaching, I have never felt more like a failure in behavior mannagement than with this batch of third graders. This book is exactly what I need to read. Thank you for recommending such great professional books to help resolve the real-life issues of a classroom. Karen Atlanta, GA Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The honeymoon was over somewhere in the middle of my first week of school this year. In 8 years of teaching, I have never felt more like a failure in behavior mannagement than with this batch of third graders. This book is exactly what I need to read. Thank you for recommending such great professional books to help resolve the real-life issues of a classroom.
Karen
Atlanta, GA

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