noodler wrote: » It doesn't really sound like you are even trying to cope tbh. I've no idea why you think a few minutes a day from a blank background in your bedroom will "give away" that you live at home. Have you video called before? You know there is a mute mic option for when you aren't speaking? Sorry kids, no lessons as teacher is a bit embarrassed about living from home... I wasn't aware employees had an option not to do their job out of perceived embarrassment.
pwurple wrote: » The difficulty is the variance really. My own kids, the younger class the teacher is absolutely brilliant , she does a 15 minute video from her phone every day, reading a story, and asks the kids to do some phonics work. Find things in the house beginning with an S sound for example, and write them down. It's small, simple, the kids enjoy it and it keeps them in a little routine and maintains the teacher relationship. My older daughter in 3rd class has had absolutely nothing from the same school. Zero emails, no work, no interaction. Just complete radio silence since March. Now, they have Aladdin, they have private FB groups, they have a school website. The PA bought ALL the teachers laptops last year. I understand people have family commitments, may be looking after people, but even a note to say that would have been appreciated. We are doing our own thing with her, in the absense of anything else. She practically drinks books, and we've set up a book swap on the street (yes they all get wiped down and stored for a few days in sealed boxes). Lots of time messing about outside. And we do some online stuff, not much. I've set her up with my own work laptop in the evening when I finish and she's doing a little online typing course. RTE and TG4 are on for an hour each day too. But I know we are the exception in her class. Her friends parents send messages occasionally to a group whatsapp asking has anyone seen any work. People respond no, and talking about how it's a great break for them. When the schools go back, it will be messy to get them all back on track I'd say.
Wanderer78 wrote: » I'd say there's plenty of trades people using their Internet devices to remote work alright!
gnf_ireland wrote: » No I don’t think that was a joke. But unlike my job, parents are the child’s primary educators and we are carrying the bulk of the load at the moment. These are unprecedented times and we all need to work together. But teachers always seem to have a chip on their shoulder about feedback. It’s like no one knows anything about a child’s education but them and their way (despite every teacher being different) is the best. Every employee of every company has performance reviews each year and feedback is always provided and suggestions made about how things could be done differently. There is absolutely no need to be defensive when someone makes a suggestion. But to be fair, you appear to be doing your best so well done for that. Compared to my senior infants teacher of a weekly email and that’s it - it’s a world apart. My suggestion on recording came from the fact most senior infants cannot read fluently yet and therefore voice would make a massive difference to them. But hey, what do I know about my child !!
stinkbomb wrote: » Its all very well asking for online classes but many homes will have one laptop if they are lucky. That doesn't work with multiple children in different classes as well as parents trying to work from home.Sending the work out for the week and a bit of engagement via class dojo or equivalent is just fine.
Teach30 wrote: » Yea coping as best I can. You do realise it would take more than a few minutes a day to stream classes. Why Can’t they cope with email instruction alone? I am doing my job that way.
stinkbomb wrote: » Its all very well asking for online classes but many homes will have one laptop if they are lucky. That doesn't work with multiple children in different classes as well as parents trying to work from home. Sending the work out for the week and a bit of engagement via class dojo or equivalent is just fine.
[Deleted User] wrote: » My performance is reviewed by the department and their inspectorate - I had a three hour inspection in my class as part of the whole school evaluation this year - and then by the principal at the end of every year. They are educators who are qualified to do their job and have vast experience in the field. I take their feedback very seriously and implement what they tell me. I am guessing you would not take kindly to people with absolutely no experience in your field telling you how to do your job. You are a parent and not a professional educator. There's a difference, despite what many parents believe. While you may have a great insight into your child's learning, why would you think that you have a right to tell a professional you don't know how to improve their performance? I wouldn't dream of doing it to anyone in another profession. If you have an issue with your child's teacher then contact them directly and explain your grievances. If you are not happy with the teacher's response contact the school. Overall, I do agree with your point, though, that there should be greater consistency in the approach from schools. I do know that my sister would love to be in daily contact with her class but has been told not to by her principal. Good luck working with your kid and hopefully we all get back to school as soon as possible. I'm sure there are some teachers out there who are happy with their lot at the moment, but in my experience the vas majority such as myself would do anything to get back to school asap.
gnf_ireland wrote: » You might find this unusual but many people provide feedback on people’s performance - not just their peers. How many times have you been sent surveys asking for your opinion on the service offered by an organisation. While you may rate their feedback more importantly, wider feedback is part and parcel of most roles these days. It’s called 360 evaluation and looks at all people you interact with and not just your management teams. But as you say - what do I know. I am just a parent and you are the professional who cannot be questioned in any way. I am sure everyone would much prefer to get back to work and for things to return to ‘normal’ and let the status quo return - parents and teachers alike. But I am not sure this is going to happen any time soon and I genuinely hope the efforts of those teachers who went above and beyond during this time are rewarded in spades someway
Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: » We are seriously impressed with the commitment from the young senior infants teacher here as are all the other parents we've been in contact with. Tbe 2nd class teacher has really shown her true colours though- stereotypical mid 40's with obviously no interest in the job apart from the paycheck- it's disgusting really. Again the principal is mid 50's and also very impressive in these times. Have read through posts from some of the teachers in here as well and a lot seem to be on top if their game and should be applauded for that.
Dravokivich wrote: » My son is in Senior Infants, so I've been focused on his reading, writing and maths. I don't need his teacher to do a video call, to talk about reading, writing and maths.
Teach30 wrote: » Right and have my mother roaring at me do I want my dinner/am I going to the shop now/will I answer the phone/what am I doing etc etc or their grandchildren running in on top of me - they have NO boundaries. I would actually be mortified for my students to see that living situation.
touts wrote: » Not all networks allow this. You aren't allowed theather with a three account. They will cancel your account and charge you if you are caught doing this.
s1ippy wrote: » People hate teachers, even other teachers as is evidenced by this thread. I don't know if it's because they had bad experiences in school themselves, begrudgery that they can't do it or they can't control situations... I personally feel like I'm walking a knife edge at all times in this job. Being attacked by the public, your management, parents and sometimes even students. I'm just getting on with things as best I can. If gmf Ireland has a problem they can fly up my hole
s1ippy wrote: » I actually had a parent ring me just before the mid term and basically fúck me out of it because apparently the list of (entirely optional) work was too much. I had to just go "OK, OK, yeah, no problem" while she went on a 40 minute tirade about how they only have one computer and her child is under pressure. I emphasised a few times that the work is more to keep the kids busy and that I highlight the things they really should be doing each day and she would start yelling at me again that her child was upset that he wasn't getting it done. She basically bullied me down the phone for three quarters of an hour and demanded that I give less work. I put out a survey and her opinion was largely not shared by the other parents, who understood that the work was optional and were happy that their child be given it as an option. They also said that they were happy when the way the content was delivered. So now I'm in a position where I have to deliver the whole curriculum but one vindictive parent has a huge issue and might try and f me over if I put a foot out of line somehow. That definitely doesn't instil confidence in me about recording videos or doing a live chat. This morning I'm online like I am every evil morning to deal with anything they need and there are no students here, as has happened almost all times after a break. But I'll stick around to respond to messages until break. Oh and there's the parent mentioned emailing me because the work I posted up isn't what she demanded before the break and she wants to control everything. People hate teachers, even other teachers as is evidenced by this thread. I don't know if it's because they had bad experiences in school themselves, begrudgery that they can't do it or they can't control situations... I personally feel like I'm walking a knife edge at all times in this job. Being attacked by the public, your management, parents and sometimes even students. I'm just getting on with things as best I can. If gmf Ireland has a problem they can fly up my hole
JustAThought wrote: » they are being paid salary to do so - it is not a volunteer group or charity - some level of quality, quality control by the principles and standard inspection is expected.
[Deleted User] wrote: » There is no policies in place to have education operational remotely. I don't think there ever will be either as there are too many variables at play. Do all students have broadband and hardware? Do Teachers? What age groups can be expected to maturely take part? Who pays for it if the answers are no to the above. Schools should stay closed to September, with maybe the exception of Leaving Cert. Primary school students can be left alone, they'll catch back up next term. Secondary school students are old enough to know better. They can revise what they've learned this year and read on if they want. There is no point in teachers dishing out lots of homework just to be seen as doing something.
Jim Root wrote: » A few teachers really embarrassing themselves on this thread. They shouldn't be getting full pay during this period. Fair play to those that have adapted.
lawred2 wrote: » Well the principal of our school sends regular circulars applauding her teachers for all the work they are doing behind the scenes at this time... so she's more than happy with the least possible being done
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