Thread: Underhanded little bleeps!

You can't please them all and you should not try.

Let it role, and stop thinking about it. If no consequences came out of it then treat it as over.

Now, if you want a little satisfaction get a copy of the signed letter. Slip it to the girl and quietly tell her you hope she will put the same effort into getting her work finished in class. And say it matter-of-factly.

I've done it and I figure it let's the child know two things. 1-You know what they did and it does not mean anything to you. and 2-you still care about the work she does and you expect more effort from her since she proved she can do somethng if she puts her mind to it.

I feel for your situation. However, I am going to be forward and offer my opinion. If my memory serves me 7th form students are 17 or 18 year olds that are planning on going to college or beyond. In my honest opinion, and please take no offense for none is intended, you coddled them too much. A statement such as ,"It is too long miss" or "It is too hard miss" is a cop out, an attempt to do nothing more then ease their workload - you played right into their hands.

If a student has not learned to deal with their studies by 7th form they most likely should not have made it that far. You teach the subject matter, if they need help you help them to LEARN the material, not spoon feed them. If they sink they sink, the ball is in their court.

Sorry if I stepped on anyone's toes, opposing viewpoints are welcome.

Dr. Dailey? Ha ha...... A doctorate in what????

Originally Posted by C. Stan White

Dr. Dailey? Ha ha...... A doctorate in what????

Maybe I'm not reading this comment correctly?

Sorry, I know that "doctorates" in education are by and large rubber-stamp diplomas and titles churned out by diploma mills. I just want to know what "Dr.Daily" had a doctorate in, and hope that it is not in education.

C. Stan White

I know quite a few people with doctorates in education that worked very hard for their degrees.

You seem to be a bit judgemental for someone who has less than 10 posts. How many of Dr. Daily's posts have you read?

I just want to know what it is in. I know of two "doctorates" in education who get livid when they are not adressed as "Doctor." And one of them wrote their dissertation on PLAYGROUNDS! Hard, VERY hard, to take seriously.

We need highly educated people in CONTENT AREAS - let doctorates teach in public schools, teaching math, science, history, english, et.al. Let them in without having to be "certified." We're in an education crisis, for God's sake. We don't need administrators with doctorates in "playground management" running schools..........................

Don't review the boards for a few days and look what takes place.

Mr. White, I will gladly answer a few of your questions.

As for being addressed as “Doctor”, I am just accustomed to the title and well it was an available username on this forum. In my school I am normally addressed as “Doctor”, not by choice, just the way it is.

As for my resume, well yes much to your dissatisfaction my Doctorate is in education, from a well known and accredited school. Additionally I hold a Masters in Education and Bachelors in Recreation with a minor in Physical Education. Much to your amazement my dissertation was not on “Playground Management”, as I did not know the subject was available, rather my dissertation “Curriculum Development in a New Educational System”, albeit not as flashy as “Playground Management”, seemed more suitable.

As for those that hold a Doctorate from being allowed to teach in a public school without being certified, well I feel for the students in any districts that would allow that. As for me, I hold a California Multi-Subject Credential as well as a Single Subject Credential in: Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Government. I also hold a California Administrative Credential. Would like to know my GPA, SAT Scores, and Greek Letter also ?

I am proud of my accomplishments and worked hard for every degree and honor I have. I taught for nearly 10 years in the public schools in San Diego and San Bernardino County and now I choose to work in a private school due to personal preferences. I am currently the Headmaster of a small private school in Southern California.

Sir, I do not know who you are, nor do I care. I found your comments insulting, uninformed, and disrespectful. You speak of an “Educational Crisis”, a statement I strongly agree with, what are you doing to help the education of our young people?

I apologize to everyone for this post, but the gentleman asked so I felt obligated to give him an answer.

You have nothing to apologize for. Mr. White, on the other hand owes you a big one.

Mr. WHite, hasty generalizations are a sign of extreme ignorance. Hopefully your post was made on a bad day, and you will make it right.