Alisa Clausen on wed 6 aug 03
In the Danish news lately, the school boards are concerned that the kids are
not disciplined enough.
Now this after years of allowing independence in the form that almost any
behaviour was acceptable. Now the teachers are annoyed that the kids don't
stay quiet in class hours and just carry on any conversation any time they
feel like talking.
"I can't get any respect" is the new war cry.
My mother taught French for over 20 years. Her first set of kids used to
light the trash cans on fire. She did not belt them and she did not cuddle
them. Somewhere in between the two she taught them self respect and respect
for others. Some learned French as well. Maybe even conjured up a
conscience. Had fun too. After almost as many years out of the
classroom, as teaching, some of those students show up to visit "Madame",
with love and gratitude.
regards from Alisa in Denmark
clennell on wed 6 aug 03
There was a thread on Clayart about bad teaching. Makes ya think it is the
teachers that are all bad and the kids are all little angels.
My old aunt before her 50 year career as a potter ended at 94 had been a
teacher in a one room schoolhouse. Grades 1-13. she got the position after
3 others had quit. Her father had a piggery and tannery business. When she
got the job he made her a multi layered leather strap. On day one, the first
thing out of her mouth was "Who first? she hit the desk with the strap.
the largest of the class volunteered. She strapped him till he cried and
asked who is next? she says she had to make 5 of them cry before there were
no more volunteers. Her old students always came to the pottery with their
kids and told them of how great a teacher she was. No nonsense!
Today she would be fired and sued and the bleeding hearts would run her out
of town.
Different times. Not saying they were better, but a teacher was to be
respected! My aunt earned her students respect as a top notch teacher, but
first she had to get their attention.
Tony
Tony and Sheila Clennell
Sour Cherry Pottery
4545 King Street
Beamsville, Ontario
CANADA L0R 1B1
http://www.sourcherrypottery.com
clennell@vaxxine.com
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