Anonymous
08/31/2020 09:57
Subject: Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Teachers have negotiated prep time and professional development in their contracts (because they need it and administers would steal the time if they could). From my understanding with the way the distance learning schedules are set up, in order to meet the requirements, Wednesdays have to be reserved for prep time.
I Keep hearing this but I don’t get this argument. On M, T, Th and F, about half the day is dedicated to “asynchronous learning” - Isn’t all that time teacher prep time? Why do they also need at least half of the day on Wednesday? For grades 6-8, the teachers only have contact with their students 2x per week. It seems like a really big challenge for teachers to deliver the required curriculum to students with only 2 classes per week (or one on weeks when there is a holiday).
As the teacher who posted above- yes!!! I want as much time with them as possible.
Have you told the union this? The fact of the matter is that the Union speaks for teachers and is saying loudly and clearly that teachers do not want as much time with kids as possible. In fact the union is being pretty clear that teachers do not care about the students at all.
Seriously? We’re still saying this BS?? The union didn’t decide on Wednesday, the district did because DL takes a lot more planning if you are a good teacher and have boundaries.
If you’re a mediocre teacher or one with no boundaries, feel free to teach all day Wednesday as well. Or better yet get less pay and teach easier at a charter.
It is sooooooooooooo hard to understand why DCPS teachers and the WTU have such a piss poor reputation and image. Stop typing and talking. You aren't helping your cause.
Who cares about what parents think, like really? If you don’t like it you’ll either homeschool or go private. It doesn’t change my job. I don’t have a ‘cause’ this is a freaking job and it’s just funny that parents on this forum cry about DCPS’ decisions when in the hybrid model there is not Wednesday. You realize students are in groups right? There are 5 days in the week, hard to give equitable time in uneven numbers and this will hopefully help with a smoother transition to hybrid in 2021.
I understand that the present schedule anticipates a pivot to hybrid. Are you says ng you don’t actually need all these hours for planning?
Why do people keep insisting this is planning? At my school we have live instruction in the am and then meetings from 12:30-3:30. I’m going to be sitting in a useless LEAP meeting instead of being able to plan for my classes.
NP - at our school, Hearst, we were specifically told Wednesdays are for teacher planning. No live instruction. What lucky school are you teaching at?
NP: My 3rd grader is at Murch and she has live instruction on Wednesday from 9-12.
Anonymous
08/31/2020 09:43
Subject: Re:Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
My DCPS school hasn't said anything about Wednesday being off. Everything shows they will be doing live teaching 5 days a week. Are we the only ones?
Anonymous
08/30/2020 21:45
Subject: Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Teachers have negotiated prep time and professional development in their contracts (because they need it and administers would steal the time if they could). From my understanding with the way the distance learning schedules are set up, in order to meet the requirements, Wednesdays have to be reserved for prep time.
I Keep hearing this but I don’t get this argument. On M, T, Th and F, about half the day is dedicated to “asynchronous learning” - Isn’t all that time teacher prep time? Why do they also need at least half of the day on Wednesday? For grades 6-8, the teachers only have contact with their students 2x per week. It seems like a really big challenge for teachers to deliver the required curriculum to students with only 2 classes per week (or one on weeks when there is a holiday).
As the teacher who posted above- yes!!! I want as much time with them as possible.
Have you told the union this? The fact of the matter is that the Union speaks for teachers and is saying loudly and clearly that teachers do not want as much time with kids as possible. In fact the union is being pretty clear that teachers do not care about the students at all.
Seriously? We’re still saying this BS?? The union didn’t decide on Wednesday, the district did because DL takes a lot more planning if you are a good teacher and have boundaries.
If you’re a mediocre teacher or one with no boundaries, feel free to teach all day Wednesday as well. Or better yet get less pay and teach easier at a charter.
It is sooooooooooooo hard to understand why DCPS teachers and the WTU have such a piss poor reputation and image. Stop typing and talking. You aren't helping your cause.
Who cares about what parents think, like really? If you don’t like it you’ll either homeschool or go private. It doesn’t change my job. I don’t have a ‘cause’ this is a freaking job and it’s just funny that parents on this forum cry about DCPS’ decisions when in the hybrid model there is not Wednesday. You realize students are in groups right? There are 5 days in the week, hard to give equitable time in uneven numbers and this will hopefully help with a smoother transition to hybrid in 2021.
I understand that the present schedule anticipates a pivot to hybrid. Are you says ng you don’t actually need all these hours for planning?
Why do people keep insisting this is planning? At my school we have live instruction in the am and then meetings from 12:30-3:30. I’m going to be sitting in a useless LEAP meeting instead of being able to plan for my classes.
NP - at our school, Hearst, we were specifically told Wednesdays are for teacher planning. No live instruction. What lucky school are you teaching at?
Anonymous
08/30/2020 21:29
Subject: Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
I thought this (using the Wednesdays on a short/holiday week) was so obvious that I made our school’s schedule for the first term, planned my units, and then was told I was wrong. I also don’t understand the “planning argument.” I get a planning period just like in person school plus I get the entire Wednesday. Let me teach! I have 60 instructional days before my students take the AP exam. (Teacher at a HS that didn’t go 4x4)
Anonymous
08/30/2020 17:28
Subject: Re:Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:A full day of teacher prep and planning each week? Ridiculous. We're forming Wed field trip small groups for interested families in our grade at our school. The Mayor and WTU are really letting families down. No wonder pods and DL supervision groups are popping up like mushrooms after the rain.
I wish teachers were fighting for children and fighting to open schools and doing everything they can to make sure kids aren’t falling behind.
Instead, teachers’ only goal seems to be avoiding working as much as possible.
It’s really pathetic.
Luckily they don’t care what people like you think. All you have is smoke for teachers when the fire is elsewhere. Keep bashing just makes them hate you and ensure they keep fighting for DL even after Covid-19.
Anonymous
08/30/2020 13:59
Subject: Re:Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:A full day of teacher prep and planning each week? Ridiculous. We're forming Wed field trip small groups for interested families in our grade at our school. The Mayor and WTU are really letting families down. No wonder pods and DL supervision groups are popping up like mushrooms after the rain.
I wish teachers were fighting for children and fighting to open schools and doing everything they can to make sure kids aren’t falling behind.
Instead, teachers’ only goal seems to be avoiding working as much as possible.
It’s really pathetic.
Anonymous
08/30/2020 13:52
Subject: Re:Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Our DC’s math teacher is going to hold office hours for students on Wednesdays. Students are required to tune in at least every other week, so he can track mastery. So yes, there will be teaching on Wednesdays, but small group, more granular. Which I think is an element that is necessary if DL is to succeeed.
Anonymous
08/30/2020 11:41
Subject: Re:Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Teachers don’t want to work in person, and they also don’t want to work remotely.
Yes, I've told my union rep this.
And to this troll: have you spoken to actual teachers or do you just like making things up?
You can read all about it in the New York Times. Teachers unions are fighting to limit distance learning as much as possible.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/29/us/teacher-union-school-reopening-coronavirus.amp.html
Ridiculous
Did you even read the article before weighing in? Because the "summary" above isn't remotely accurate. It does a whip around the country talking about some of the things unions are asking for/demanding. And it doesn't say they are arguing to limit distance learning.
I pretty well loathe the WTU and frequently call BS when WTU members take shots at charters and charter teachers. There's plenty of ammo against teacher unions to not have to be the face of stupidity by looking at titles and other's interpretations when you have ready access to the source materials. Take 3 minutes and read the damn thing!!!
It does actually specifically talk about unions opposing live teaching during distance learning. Not sure what article you read?
It doesn't say they oppose it, it says they are trying to limit limit how many live hours they are expected to teach. Those are not remotely the same thing. It also approaches the Perry Stein level of "reporting"by taking a single claim from a single union, or worse a characterization of an interested party of what unions demand and repeating it. It's as credible as when Perry cites a single anonymous post on DCUM as evidence in "reporting" without bothering to mention the dubiousness of the source.
Anonymous
08/30/2020 07:24
Subject: Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Teachers have negotiated prep time and professional development in their contracts (because they need it and administers would steal the time if they could). From my understanding with the way the distance learning schedules are set up, in order to meet the requirements, Wednesdays have to be reserved for prep time.
I Keep hearing this but I don’t get this argument. On M, T, Th and F, about half the day is dedicated to “asynchronous learning” - Isn’t all that time teacher prep time? Why do they also need at least half of the day on Wednesday? For grades 6-8, the teachers only have contact with their students 2x per week. It seems like a really big challenge for teachers to deliver the required curriculum to students with only 2 classes per week (or one on weeks when there is a holiday).
As the teacher who posted above- yes!!! I want as much time with them as possible.
Have you told the union this? The fact of the matter is that the Union speaks for teachers and is saying loudly and clearly that teachers do not want as much time with kids as possible. In fact the union is being pretty clear that teachers do not care about the students at all.
Seriously? We’re still saying this BS?? The union didn’t decide on Wednesday, the district did because DL takes a lot more planning if you are a good teacher and have boundaries.
If you’re a mediocre teacher or one with no boundaries, feel free to teach all day Wednesday as well. Or better yet get less pay and teach easier at a charter.
It is sooooooooooooo hard to understand why DCPS teachers and the WTU have such a piss poor reputation and image. Stop typing and talking. You aren't helping your cause.
Who cares about what parents think, like really? If you don’t like it you’ll either homeschool or go private. It doesn’t change my job. I don’t have a ‘cause’ this is a freaking job and it’s just funny that parents on this forum cry about DCPS’ decisions when in the hybrid model there is not Wednesday. You realize students are in groups right? There are 5 days in the week, hard to give equitable time in uneven numbers and this will hopefully help with a smoother transition to hybrid in 2021.
I understand that the present schedule anticipates a pivot to hybrid. Are you says ng you don’t actually need all these hours for planning?
Why do people keep insisting this is planning? At my school we have live instruction in the am and then meetings from 12:30-3:30. I’m going to be sitting in a useless LEAP meeting instead of being able to plan for my classes.
Anonymous
08/30/2020 06:33
Subject: Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Teachers have negotiated prep time and professional development in their contracts (because they need it and administers would steal the time if they could). From my understanding with the way the distance learning schedules are set up, in order to meet the requirements, Wednesdays have to be reserved for prep time.
I Keep hearing this but I don’t get this argument. On M, T, Th and F, about half the day is dedicated to “asynchronous learning” - Isn’t all that time teacher prep time? Why do they also need at least half of the day on Wednesday? For grades 6-8, the teachers only have contact with their students 2x per week. It seems like a really big challenge for teachers to deliver the required curriculum to students with only 2 classes per week (or one on weeks when there is a holiday).
As the teacher who posted above- yes!!! I want as much time with them as possible.
Have you told the union this? The fact of the matter is that the Union speaks for teachers and is saying loudly and clearly that teachers do not want as much time with kids as possible. In fact the union is being pretty clear that teachers do not care about the students at all.
Seriously? We’re still saying this BS?? The union didn’t decide on Wednesday, the district did because DL takes a lot more planning if you are a good teacher and have boundaries.
If you’re a mediocre teacher or one with no boundaries, feel free to teach all day Wednesday as well. Or better yet get less pay and teach easier at a charter.
It is sooooooooooooo hard to understand why DCPS teachers and the WTU have such a piss poor reputation and image. Stop typing and talking. You aren't helping your cause.
Who cares about what parents think, like really? If you don’t like it you’ll either homeschool or go private. It doesn’t change my job. I don’t have a ‘cause’ this is a freaking job and it’s just funny that parents on this forum cry about DCPS’ decisions when in the hybrid model there is not Wednesday. You realize students are in groups right? There are 5 days in the week, hard to give equitable time in uneven numbers and this will hopefully help with a smoother transition to hybrid in 2021.
I understand that the present schedule anticipates a pivot to hybrid. Are you says ng you don’t actually need all these hours for planning?
Anonymous
08/30/2020 03:33
Subject: Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Teachers have negotiated prep time and professional development in their contracts (because they need it and administers would steal the time if they could). From my understanding with the way the distance learning schedules are set up, in order to meet the requirements, Wednesdays have to be reserved for prep time.
I Keep hearing this but I don’t get this argument. On M, T, Th and F, about half the day is dedicated to “asynchronous learning” - Isn’t all that time teacher prep time? Why do they also need at least half of the day on Wednesday? For grades 6-8, the teachers only have contact with their students 2x per week. It seems like a really big challenge for teachers to deliver the required curriculum to students with only 2 classes per week (or one on weeks when there is a holiday).
As the teacher who posted above- yes!!! I want as much time with them as possible.
Have you told the union this? The fact of the matter is that the Union speaks for teachers and is saying loudly and clearly that teachers do not want as much time with kids as possible. In fact the union is being pretty clear that teachers do not care about the students at all.
Seriously? We’re still saying this BS?? The union didn’t decide on Wednesday, the district did because DL takes a lot more planning if you are a good teacher and have boundaries.
If you’re a mediocre teacher or one with no boundaries, feel free to teach all day Wednesday as well. Or better yet get less pay and teach easier at a charter.
It is sooooooooooooo hard to understand why DCPS teachers and the WTU have such a piss poor reputation and image. Stop typing and talking. You aren't helping your cause.
Who cares about what parents think, like really? If you don’t like it you’ll either homeschool or go private. It doesn’t change my job. I don’t have a ‘cause’ this is a freaking job and it’s just funny that parents on this forum cry about DCPS’ decisions when in the hybrid model there is not Wednesday. You realize students are in groups right? There are 5 days in the week, hard to give equitable time in uneven numbers and this will hopefully help with a smoother transition to hybrid in 2021.
Anonymous
08/29/2020 23:44
Subject: Re:Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Teachers don’t want to work in person, and they also don’t want to work remotely.
Yes, I've told my union rep this.
And to this troll: have you spoken to actual teachers or do you just like making things up?
You can read all about it in the New York Times. Teachers unions are fighting to limit distance learning as much as possible.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/29/us/teacher-union-school-reopening-coronavirus.amp.html
Ridiculous
Did you even read the article before weighing in? Because the "summary" above isn't remotely accurate. It does a whip around the country talking about some of the things unions are asking for/demanding. And it doesn't say they are arguing to limit distance learning.
I pretty well loathe the WTU and frequently call BS when WTU members take shots at charters and charter teachers. There's plenty of ammo against teacher unions to not have to be the face of stupidity by looking at titles and other's interpretations when you have ready access to the source materials. Take 3 minutes and read the damn thing!!!
It does actually specifically talk about unions opposing live teaching during distance learning. Not sure what article you read?
Anonymous
08/29/2020 23:42
Subject: Re:Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
A full day of teacher prep and planning each week? Ridiculous. We're forming Wed field trip small groups for interested families in our grade at our school. The Mayor and WTU are really letting families down. No wonder pods and DL supervision groups are popping up like mushrooms after the rain.
Anonymous
08/29/2020 21:05
Subject: Re:Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Teachers don’t want to work in person, and they also don’t want to work remotely.
Yes, I've told my union rep this.
And to this troll: have you spoken to actual teachers or do you just like making things up?
You can read all about it in the New York Times. Teachers unions are fighting to limit distance learning as much as possible.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/29/us/teacher-union-school-reopening-coronavirus.amp.html
Ridiculous
Did you even read the article before weighing in? Because the "summary" above isn't remotely accurate. It does a whip around the country talking about some of the things unions are asking for/demanding. And it doesn't say they are arguing to limit distance learning.
I pretty well loathe the WTU and frequently call BS when WTU members take shots at charters and charter teachers. There's plenty of ammo against teacher unions to not have to be the face of stupidity by looking at titles and other's interpretations when you have ready access to the source materials. Take 3 minutes and read the damn thing!!!
Anonymous
08/29/2020 19:17
Subject: Re:Weeks with a day off- use Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Teachers don’t want to work in person, and they also don’t want to work remotely.
Yes, I've told my union rep this.
And to this troll: have you spoken to actual teachers or do you just like making things up?
You can read all about it in the New York Times. Teachers unions are fighting to limit distance learning as much as possible.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/29/us/teacher-union-school-reopening-coronavirus.amp.html
Jeez