What teachers really want to tell parents...

Earlier this semester, one of your mentor teachers gave one of you an article to read and you gave me a copy.  You said, "we should blog on this."  I agreed!  Coincidentally, the article is written by Ron Clark.

Read this article from CNN.

Your comments should come from the perspective of a future teacher / teacher.  Some of you have seen examples of this in your classrooms this year.

Use headphones and watch this news clip of  Ron Clark.  Click here to access the video.

Please post a blog from the perspective of a teacher and address the following:

1. What do teachers need parents to understand?  (give two examples or ideas)
2. Parents as partners rather than prosecutors:  What does this mean to you after reading the article?
3. The title of your blog post should be "What teachers want parents to know"

As always, use the rubric when writing for a maximum score.  

This blog is due at the beginning of class on Monday, April 2.  

Reality Check

Welcome to the last ten weeks of school.



You have many deadlines, so I won't add to them with a blog post this week!
 

The Rules

You watched The Ron Clark Story this week if you are a first year intern.  If you are a second year intern, you have already watched it.   Ron Clark founded The Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA.  Please click here to look at his website.  If you missed the movie, rent it over spring break and watch it!

Ron Clark's # 1 Classroom Rule is:  We are a Family.

There are 54 other rules.  Why do you think he placed so much importance on rule # 1?  Explain the significance of Rule # 1 as it applies to a classroom.

Write your own classroom rules for your Education and Training class.  You should have no less than five and no more than ten.  We will review them after spring break and compile a combined set of classroom rules.  Be honest and realistic.  


Due Monday March 19 before class begins.  
As always, you will need to follow the rubric.  
Have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!