Anonymous
05/19/2021 11:25
Subject: Re:How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Bah, perhaps it would "solve problems" for some teachers but it would create problems for many parents.
"One of the most attractive parts of this schedule, for both teachers and students, would be the immense relief of finally having enough time to help students who have fallen behind, or who need more focused reteaching."
Yes let's restructure the schedule for everyone because a few people have "fallen behind".
"So what would our high-flying overachievers be doing while the other students got extra help? All those enrichment activities we also never seem to have time for, "
Pffft go enrich yourselves on the weekend, that's what it's for.
"Can you imagine starting a new week with your plans, schedule, and assignments all organized and ready... Can you imagine starting a new week with your plans, schedule, and assignments all organized and ready?"
A frank admission that you suck at your job.
"Collaborating with colleagues would make for better teaching"
Uh huh. Do your gossiping after hours.
"we need to build in time to breathe, talk, catch up, and learn, "
You've got all summer plus several hours in the afternoon every weekday. If that isn't enough, too bad.
"One of the most attractive parts of this schedule, for both teachers and students, would be the immense relief of finally having enough time to help students who have fallen behind, or who need more focused reteaching."
Yes let's restructure the schedule for everyone because a few people have "fallen behind".
"So what would our high-flying overachievers be doing while the other students got extra help? All those enrichment activities we also never seem to have time for, "
Pffft go enrich yourselves on the weekend, that's what it's for.
"Can you imagine starting a new week with your plans, schedule, and assignments all organized and ready... Can you imagine starting a new week with your plans, schedule, and assignments all organized and ready?"
A frank admission that you suck at your job.
"Collaborating with colleagues would make for better teaching"
Uh huh. Do your gossiping after hours.
"we need to build in time to breathe, talk, catch up, and learn, "
You've got all summer plus several hours in the afternoon every weekday. If that isn't enough, too bad.
Anonymous
05/18/2021 23:11
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The reality many don’t want to face, especially the troupe of minions calling for childcare:
https://www.boredteachers.com/news/do-kids-need-5-...3TG5lIngA7nZIwb8BQ9VlWNR16HF5w
Don't be a twit. Most of us work five days a week.
I don't want a 4 day student week.
ES Teacher
Anonymous
05/18/2021 18:23
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
I would take 4 days a week if it meant year-round school. But lemme guess, OP doesn’t want that either? “We deserve our summer!!!” Cool. 5 days a week it is then.
Anonymous
05/18/2021 18:18
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Anonymous wrote:If 4 days work so well, why not 3?
Who needs school at all, anyway? Homeschooling is super easy!
Anonymous
05/18/2021 18:07
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
If 4 days work so well, why not 3?
Anonymous
05/18/2021 17:49
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mandate 4 day work weeks and then we'll talk about schools. Already schools don't match working hours AT ALL
Schools shouldn't match work hours. Kids don't need to be at school for 9 hours a day.
Between before and after care, MANY kids are already doing 9 hour days.
That's hardly an ideal situation that everyone should be forced into.
Anonymous
05/18/2021 16:47
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Anonymous wrote:The reality many don’t want to face, especially the troupe of minions calling for childcare:
https://www.boredteachers.com/news/do-kids-need-5-...3TG5lIngA7nZIwb8BQ9VlWNR16HF5w
Don't be a twit. Most of us work five days a week.
Anonymous
05/18/2021 16:28
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Bored Teachers took the page down.
Anonymous
05/18/2021 16:26
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mandate 4 day work weeks and then we'll talk about schools. Already schools don't match working hours AT ALL
Schools shouldn't match work hours. Kids don't need to be at school for 9 hours a day.
Between before and after care, MANY kids are already doing 9 hour days.
Anonymous
05/18/2021 16:19
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
You already started this thread in the GenEd forum. Bye, Felicia.
Anonymous
05/18/2021 15:40
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Anonymous wrote:Mandate 4 day work weeks and then we'll talk about schools. Already schools don't match working hours AT ALL
Schools shouldn't match work hours. Kids don't need to be at school for 9 hours a day.
Anonymous
05/18/2021 15:16
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Mandate 4 day work weeks and then we'll talk about schools. Already schools don't match working hours AT ALL
Anonymous
05/18/2021 14:58
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Yes, 4 day work weeks are a great idea. There is no way that schools will go first though
Anonymous
05/18/2021 14:57
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
Nice try. Back to work this fall for you!
Anonymous
05/18/2021 13:46
Subject: How 4-day weeks would solve so many problems
The reality many don’t want to face, especially the troupe of minions calling for childcare:
https://www.boredteachers.com/news/do-kids-need-5-...3TG5lIngA7nZIwb8BQ9VlWNR16HF5w
https://www.boredteachers.com/news/do-kids-need-5-...3TG5lIngA7nZIwb8BQ9VlWNR16HF5w