Will DCPS really choose hybrid when all surrounding districts are virtual only?
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Anonymous
Yep I did. I held small group sessions 4 times a day with 5 children each. We worked on Fundations and Eureka math. Every night I sat and graded work and provided the normal amount of comments that they receive. I sent a text to all of my parents daily reminding them of the schedule that day and what/if any help their child may need. I was also available until 6 pm for parent questions or concerns. I’m sorry you had a different experience. But assuming I’m not doing my job isn’t very nice. |
Anonymous
PP here. The small groups sound good - especially if actual instruction occurred. Can kids zoom if you for help if they get stuck while they work on the assignments? |
Anonymous
What is your plan for social-emotional development? |
Anonymous
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What is your plan for social-emotional development?
Why is all of this on the classroom teacher? What about the music, pe, art, and library teachers who sat home since March doing basically nothing while collecting the same salary. Ask them how they’re addressing social-emotional development. The way classroom teachers are constantly attacked by parents here and expected to do EVERYTHING under the sun is incredibly frustrating. We are not the only parts of your child’s educational experience. |
Anonymous
Not the PP teacher but I plan to address social emotional learning through morning meeting, I’ve already modified about 2 months worth for online (holding off on the rest until the announcement) I also did small group games, there’s a ton of free games for ages 3-12 online. I also bought a paid subscription. What I do is let students take turns by letting each control the screen. -I’m sure as you know children learn a lot through games and play. I also utilize interactive PDFs to see where they are socially and emotionally. Can they recognize emotions, social cues, etc. in others and themselves? |
Anonymous
Why is all of this on the classroom teacher? What about the music, pe, art, and library teachers who sat home since March doing basically nothing while collecting the same salary. Ask them how they’re addressing social-emotional development. The way classroom teachers are constantly attacked by parents here and expected to do EVERYTHING under the sun is incredibly frustrating. We are not the only parts of your child’s educational experience. I know you’re frustrated fellow teacher! I hope my answer gave that parent an idea and isn’t going to make her angry. We know the classroom teacher is the one mainly responsible. Specials teachers have their own crap they have to deal with but I do think there is a lot of pressure from everyone on homeroom teachers. |
Anonymous
You mean small group meetings - not whole class morning meetings, right? I know it's less efficient, by my kids tune out at those big meetings. One is an introvert and one has adhd. Their only engagement comes in small group when DL. So you've got to do it 4 small group meetings for social emotional development and then 4 small group meetings for instruction. Then feedback and help. Then plan for tomorrow. Otherwise DL wont come close to comparing. But that is 8 30 minute meetings which is 4 hours and leaves you 4 more hours for the other stuff though no time to watch your kids. In other words, please hire childcare like all the parents of your kids are doing. |
Anonymous
Why is all of this on the classroom teacher? What about the music, pe, art, and library teachers who sat home since March doing basically nothing while collecting the same salary. Ask them how they’re addressing social-emotional development. The way classroom teachers are constantly attacked by parents here and expected to do EVERYTHING under the sun is incredibly frustrating. We are not the only parts of your child’s educational experience. The special teachers don't even know my child's name. Why would I expect anything from them. They are fun school stuff when we had school. All can be let go now, IMO. |
Anonymous
I’m with you. DL in the spring was an impossible situation for my kid with an IEP. I just don’t know what we will do if we are all DL in the fall. |
Anonymous
The special teachers don't even know my child's name. Why would I expect anything from them. They are fun school stuff when we had school. All can be let go now, IMO. “Why would I expect anything from them?“ Umm...aren’t you all complaining about your tax dollars going to waste if we go 100% virtual? Many specialists make over 100k. The way you all treat classroom teachers is awful. We are not “the help” |
Anonymous
| Are there any known groups actively advocating/pushing for in person learning? I often see info for the Washington Teachers Union and it's clear that the majority (not all) want DL. What groups are looking out for the best interest (IMO) of the kids and learning? If you know of any can you please share that info. I want schools to reopen based on all the data I have seen including Dr. Fauci. Thanks! #noDL |
Anonymous
Yes I have 2 morning meetings, about 12 kids. Small groups is 3-5 students depending on their needs. I have 4 kiddos in my class with ADHD and one with Autism and they are in one of the groups of 3 since that’s what they personally needed. Some are only in groups of 3 for a certain subjects, sometimes they are in a group of 4-5. It’s individualized. I also gave 15 min one on one lessons to each student 2-3x a week (depending on needs) Also those are nice suggestions but I know what I’m doing. All my student received support and feedback. My parents also had access to me for questions on assignments if they didn’t understand themselves, etc. If you at any point feel like you’re child isn’t getting what they need talk to the teacher. I implemented the 1 on 1 BECAUSE of parent feedback. Parents talk to your teachers! (With respect and kindness) |
Anonymous
That crazy who posted a while ago, idk what happened to her? She was putting something together. You can protest all you want but I believe we will be having DL until May 2021 |
Anonymous
| I agree with you, it will most likely be DL. I was only hoping offer some much needed balance, I see some people do support options other than DL. DC's stats are actually very low. |
Anonymous
As a teacher I agree DC stats are low. But DCPS’ plan isn’t too great. I really don’t want a specials teacher, resource sped teacher, or service providers to come into my room... Especially not the end of the week when they’ve been exposed to 200-400 kids.... If they canceled specials and limited service providers I’d be ok. But they won’t do that. Just for this year they could have specials teachers do general subject to the kids doing hybrid DL. Or they could assign specials teachers to specific classrooms to only be exposed to them. I see they promised changing filters and Hepa air filters but nothing in writing. Why won’t they put their promises in writing? |