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Something that's been stuck in my mind lately....why, from grade 1-5, kids have one teacher....but then, from grade 6 on, you have a different teacher per subject?
I think that depends on the schools. Because the elementary school I went to had different teachers for different subjects while some the elementary schools my sisters went to had 1 teacher to teach all subjects.
the classes get more specialized
some could teach entire gamut....others not so much
can you imagine a history major trying to teach trig in high school?
or a math teacher trying to relate to a humanities class?
Yet a kid is expected to learn it all?
we want our students exposed to as much as possible wihout overloading....imo
broadening the mind, and teaching them that the 25 miles nearest their house doesnt encompass the rest of the world
not all kids are made for all subjects....and not kids are college material
doesnt mean we dont want them exposed to it....how do you know what you love/like/dislike without some exposure to it
my first experience with coffee was not so great, and yet it has become one of the loves of my life....
i am sure everyone has tales like that....expose them to everything, let them sort it out
I totally understand that. But does it not seem just a bit hypocritical to expect a 12 year old to learn all of the math, social studies, and English that takes 3 different people knowledge to teach?
I mean, on the one hand, we say, wouldn't want the math teacher trying to teach English, or vice versa. Because, they might not be able to understand both subjects. Yet, we demand that their students come away with an understanding of both.
Not saying this to attack, just thinking theirs gotta be a better way.
I mean, put it this way....how many high school teachers would score as well on the SATs as their students.
and English that takes 3 different people knowledge to teach?
I mean, on the one hand, we say, wouldn't want the math teacher trying to teach English, .
Something that's been stuck in my mind lately....why, from grade 1-5, kids have one teacher....but then, from grade 6 on, you have a different teacher per subject?
Something that's been stuck in my mind lately....why, from grade 1-5, kids have one teacher....but then, from grade 6 on, you have a different teacher per subject?
Subjects are probably harder and therefore require more specialized teachers. Although in my highschool some of the coaches were also the art teachers, drafting teachers,drivers ed teachers and I think even sociology teachers.I kinda figured that would be the case...but one thing is constant, by grade 6, there is a teacher per subject.
Right. And my point is, we expect more of our kids (to have a solid understanding of all subjects) than we do our teachers.Subjects are probably harder and therefore require more specialized teachers. Although in my highschool some of the coaches were also the art teachers, drafting teachers,drivers ed teachers and I think even sociology teachers.
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