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Originally Posted by loudi94
In a homogeneous class, the system used to work as intended. Problem is we have classrooms with all sorts of diverse learners and little to no supports in place. As a parent it may not seem like it, but kids spend just as much time in class as I did as a student in the 80's. The hours and days haven't changed.
Reporting has changed significantly. Report cards suck. It takes around 30-40 hours to do them and they provide sweet tweet when it comes to feedback. They're a snapshot at best. I liken them to the Catholic that only goes to church on Christmas and Easter. Too little, too late.
I'm currently piloting an office hours idea. Make myself formally available on a weekly basis to call, meet or message.
As a parent I strongly encourage you to whip off an email every few weeks to your child's teacher to ask how things are going. I will reply to an email way before I initiate contact. That goes back to the overwhelmed part.
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I do agree with you on the report cards, and I would encourage you in that office hours kind of idea. I wish my childrens teachers took that kind of initiative!
I realise that I didn't go to school longer when I was a child. I just know that its not enough. Teachers were saying then how hard it was to stay caught up to the curriculum, so basically in 30 years we've made no progress that way. Thats silly. There is no legitimate reason that kids can't be in school say from 8-4 and participate in a variety of activities.