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I hope you're not being serious, 'cause I'd have a few things to say!

Yesterday we had some visiting British teachers drop by our school and a couple came to my class (they missed my A game lesson about Canada's growing independence during the 20/30's unfortunately  >:(). They're here to learn about how we do things here in Canada. I got into a conversation with...

Ballz, I hope I didn't come across too blunt. We as teachers need criticism too; if we aren't told that we need to get better, then how do we improve? As I mentioned, I do value the opinions of my students (and people like yourself), but there are also other things I need to weight them against...

Ballz, the key flaw in your argument is that you’re assuming that because you been through the system, you know the system. Well, with all due respect, you are now as qualified as millions of other Canadians. So what? There are millions of educated people here in Ontario (pop of 11+ mil, lets...

Good, because my papers are still in the folders that they gave me at graduation in 1996.

Unless I misunderstood you  :)

Oh so many responses, where to start? First off, as I’ve said before on this site, I am not the end all and be all. I am not the most knowledgeable, nor the most experienced teacher around. Yoda I am not. However, I think my years in the profession and my experience do give me quite a bit of...

This has been my point all along. It's the system, and who influences the "system," us; society. It is the voters/taxpayers in ON (or wherever) that control what happens. Someone pointed the finger at teachers, and that it starts with us. I don't set policy, politicians do. I only follow the...

Everyone's a friggin' critic! I'm trying to mark tests while I do this  :P

I’ve been fairly lucky to work with some great admin, especially the current group. They shut down the BS pretty quickly (this is assuming you’ve done your job ie. calling home, etc.). I have witnessed/heard of some waffling at all levels (teacher, admin, board), which can be deflating. I’ve...

I'll get back to you in a bit Tony.

But guess what, my conscience is clear; I haven't created any lazy or entitled indivduals (at least not knowingly...I set fairly high standards). I also know enough to say that all students are not lazy or entitled. I’d venture to say that the majority work hard and are not like the article...

I was referring to the label they are given and that it is somewhat erroneous. Hmmm, not reading everything....where have I seen that before?

While I appreciate your comments, what I am reading is a lot of theory and “I heard.” I don’t have 1 year of experience, I have 11 years of experience. Teachers need to be learners as well; I can say that I learn new things everyday. I teach history, and while the material doesn’t change, the...

Not sure where you're going with this, but it ain't going to happen. There is too much invested in changing the curriculum to fit a 4 year model. Also, the gov't saves a crap load of money by not funding an extra year and having less teacher salaries.

This is the crux of the issue. Just like when I was in the reserves, I get orders and I have to follow them. Whether it be curriculum or assessment and evaluation, I do what the Ministry of Ed tells me. It doesn't matter what I think, or if I like it or not; the system is what it is. Probably...

Well, how's this for a different spin...let's talk about those who are answering the question. No one has mentioned anything about the profs themselves (other than the comments by Another Mom). Now I'm not assuming that teachers are perfect, because we're not, but universities and profs are not...

Shall I elaborate?

No, it's more of a maturity thing Moe. If you're born late in the year (like me 12/27), you're 17 and in university. I was 18 under the old system, but I think I was pretty mature. I think it's even worse if you're going out of town. I remember a story a former student told me. She spent a few...

Myself and my colleagues have been noticing for quite some time (11 years for me). However, no one has been listening. Certainly things have been magnified in the last few years with the elimination of OAC in Ontario. Many of these 17 year olds (and many 18 year olds) are not ready, especially...