[AT] Reagan Remembered (by Patti Davis) Off topic but greatreading

[dglass]

If the first thru third grade teachers don't do a good job, it is 
impossible for the upper grade teachers to do a good job.

Al Jones wrote:

>Walt,
>
>I have fiddled around with the parts books for my old tractors enough to
>know that what you talk about isn't terribly easy.  However, I wish
>teaching was that simple.  In teaching just knowing a subject matter
>isn't enough.  You have to know how to TEACH it.  And do it in a way
>that reaches every student, regardless of learning style, mental,
>physical, social, emotional difficulty, etc.  And I tell you, from what
>I have seen (I teach high school, Agriculture) Elementary teachers have
>a MUCH harder job that high school teachers in some respects,
>particularly due to the developmental differences  between the ages.  It
>would terrify me to try to teach a class full of second graders!  As to
>that third grade teacher, what certification(s) does she hold?  What
>kind of degree does she have?  What sort of supplement does her school
>system pay in addition to the standard salary?  How many years of
>service does she have?  My point is, don't put down anybody in education
>based upon what grade/level/subject they teach.  Every link in the chain
>is important.
>
>Make no mistake, I do not intend to belittle any other
>job/career/profession.  And yes, believe it or not, teaching IS a
>profession, and it doesn't end with the last bell for the students to go
>home!!  
>
>I would just ask anyone that thinks teaching is "easy" or that teachers
>don't have a "real job" to go spend a day or two in a school.  I think
>you'll be surprised.  There are two statements I live by: First, if you
>ate today, thank a farmer.  If you can read this, thank a teacher!
>
>Al
>
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>greatreading
>
>Al try working on about 100 different pieces of  Heavy equipment and
>then try 
>to memorize all of the service manuals and remember  that they put news
>one 
>out each year. It took me 20 years to get proficient at  my work then
>they 
>changed everything.  and they call us dumb mechanics, I  always say,
>well! Fix 
>your own car next time if your're so smart. 
>
>If you  are teaching kindergarten up to the 4 grade what do you really
>need 
>to know that  you don't use everyday. And why should the person teaching
>
>calculus get the same  pay as the one who teaches basic math. 
>
>I knew a woman who was the  highest paid teacher in the Sacramento
>school 
>district, she taught 3rd grade.  Something is wrong here. What happened
>to you 
>get paid for what you do not who  you are. Don't get started on this
>stuff. 
>
>Walt Davies
>Cooper Hollow  Farm
>Monmouth, OR 97361
>503 623-0460  
>
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