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

[dglass]

You learn the reading basics in the early grades.  If you cannot read, 
you probably won't or can't learn what comes after that.

bwhdon wrote:

>So the basics of education are in the lower grades and the rest is just
>glitter?
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>Don
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>From: "dglass" <dglass at mail.newnanutilities.org>
>To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 5:23 PM
>Subject: Re: [AT] Reagan Remembered (by Patti Davis) Off topic but
>greatreading
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>>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:
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>>>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
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>>>[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of
>>>DAVIESW739 at aol.com
>>>Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 4:53 PM
>>>To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
>>>Subject: Re: [AT] Reagan Remembered (by Patti Davis) Off topic but
>>>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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