the corpo wrote: » “ Meanwhile, Ms Foley told a briefing of Opposition spokespeople on Tuesday that there would be clarity on the plans to reopen schools in August and September before July 31. TDs were also told that the Department would centrally procure all protective equipment and screens for schools that will have to enforce social distancing measures.” So no news for a while yet
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » I really don't know how teachers would work for a department that has these deeply ingrained issues, it's not something I could do myself in good conscience. It must be very frustrating for newly appointed teachers to realise they are working for a sector that's, let's face it, a poorly organised dinosaur.
joe40 wrote: » I'm beginning to come to the opinion that the next few weeks, at least Sept /Oct won't be exceptional times anymore it will be the new normal for the foreseeable future. There may not be any vaccines developed, we might just have to live with this virus like any other. Better hand washing, social distancing, reduced international travel will all help. I'm saying this as a teacher and a parent, I think schools need to reopen in September and we need to get back to a semblance of normal. Education is a mainstay of our society. If further restrictions for 6 months would help I would fully support that but at this stage what difference will 6 months make. The same issues will exist then.
Mrsmum wrote: » Would it help at all in these exceptional times to allow 5th and 6th years do five rather than seven subjects. (I think I'm right in saying our students study more subjects than in other countries.)They could all choose their best five and that would mean less students in at least some, if not all, classrooms, therefore safer for everyone, shorter school day also. And obviously the LC exam would be based on that ??
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » Healthy debate doesn't mean you personally have to repeat something over and over
inatissy wrote: » I just don't understand this thread. It should just be renamed as a teacher bashing thread. Instead of bashing them, may be spend your energy looking at solutions. Really is just disheartening seeing people devout so much time to Learn from Israel's mistakes. They were close to 29% of infections coming from education settings. 0.1 % were from barbers and beauty salons. Will students temperature be taken every day or twice a day? More staff will be needed to monitor this, it would be a huge task and teachers have roles of already monitoring corridors, breakfast club, locker rooms etc.. Can parents be trusted not to send kids with temperature to school, hence check it twice as they probably will give paracetamol in the morning. Will teachers have to disinfect desks after each class as this could be 9 times a day and about 30 desks. Spray needs to be left on for at least 5 minutes to be effective. Can students queue and wait outside during this, in my experience no as corridors are too tight. Can teachers work from behind a persplex screen and maintain classroom management and check on students understanding and work? Is this any better than students watching from their homes? Can the Department provide masks for all students and be willing to pay for them? How will practical classes work, sharing equipment as students usually work in groups and students needing to see up close how equipment works would need to interact with the teachers. Equipment can be too expensive to buy more than one set. Or can teachers be like hairdressers and take one student at a time. Please stop comparing jobs, they are all different. Highlight problems and suggest solutions.
wrangler wrote: » I'm a realist, the parents of Ireland will judge teachers harshly if they don't come up with a workable solution after six months doing nothing
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » Healthy debate doesn't mean you personally have to repeat something over and over, that's just your way of doing things. Just because you might not agree with someone's views doesn't make them a 'numbskull' as you eloquently put it, that's entirely your opinion (which you are entitled to do long as you know everyone else is also entitled to theirs). Yes teachers teach, but they also follow DOE policy and according to some posters here they cannot do their job without the policy so they really go hand in hand. If DOE had any sense it would have engaged large numbers of teachers in any policymaking.As is often the case, and many companies recognise the fact, that it's the people on the ground who can give a first hand insight into what works and what doesn't.
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » Slagging people's capability while also insulting foundation level students. And you wonder why teachers sometimes get a bad rap?
Blondini wrote: » Summer report for those users: Foundation level recommended.
deiseindublin wrote: » I'm really glad I don't have a few of the numbskulls here from this thread in my classroom. I'd hate to have to repeat the same thing over and over and have them still not understand, or maybe choose not to. TEACHERS HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION, TEACHERS TEACH, DES gives policy.
Birdy wrote: » Teachers work under the guidance of their Principal who works under the guidance of the DES. The Education system will be exposed for what it is this winter and the blame won't be at the doors of teachers and schools.
Bobtheman wrote: » To be honest I think we will just be asked to plough ahead. Teachers. Asking kids of any age to be socially distant will be almost impossible. Let's pray that the Oxford vaccine to be rolled out soon. Anybody who knows how inefficient the department is won't have any faith in them devising a workable plan. Anyway I'd leave the trolls like WRANGLER to their delusions. They must miss the pub where such nonsense passes as intellectualism.
