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

[bwhdon]

So the basics of education are in the lower grades and the rest is just
glitter?

Don


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From: "dglass" <dglass at mail.newnanutilities.org>
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Subject: Re: [AT] Reagan Remembered (by Patti Davis) Off topic but
greatreading


> 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
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
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> >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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