History Queen wrote: » Teachers wanted the LC to go ahead. They didn't want predicted grades
alroley wrote: » Teachers were the only ones wanting it to go ahead.
Bobtheman wrote: » Really? Can you put up any evidence for this ? I haven't read or heard any union rep calling for it. At any time. Or any teacher. As I said to your moronic companion- the whole system is geared up for written exams. Not predictive grading. Most teachers not involved in the normal system. Normal written LC. What idiot would therefore think most teachers would want predictive grading? Which meant they had to do extra work for free?! You are just talking through your hole . It should have been done the normal way. I'm not sure you ever did a leaving but it's clear you don't have any idea about the mechanics of the leaving cert.
HerrKuehn wrote: » Might want to calm down a bit and read the comment again
wrangler wrote: » They could have organised the LC if they were bothered
GazzaL wrote: » At what point do we consider establishing hedge schools?
timmy_mallet wrote: » We've already paid our voluntary contrib., bought the uniform and are ordering books. This is on the back of 1 (one) email from the school, which in summary said "we have no idea what is happening, but you need to give us money, thanks." Contrast that with another child who is starting montessori. Been to the school to meet teachers. Seen classroom. Have a plan for start on agreed start date. Have plan for PPE, pods, cleaning etc. The DOE and schools cannot seem to work together to solve a problem private companies are solving daily, schools in other jurisdictions are solving, it's nothing short of utter ineptitude, unwillingness, risk aversion and ar$e covering from all stakeholders.
[Deleted User] wrote: » Hearing the news about vaccines in progress of mass production I have the gut feeling that we may be able to get our schools open at least some time in the autumn. It may even happen that the school year is extended further into the summer as a once off to compensate for all schooling lost, if it can be negotiated with the unions. I was really uplifted listening to the news this morning hearing that Phase 2 has been successful. Phase 3 will catch out the less common side effects, but hopefully the vaccine proves safe for the majority. I particularly like that there is a bit of pain in the arm and a touch of fever as this usually means it has taken effect, just like the flu vaccine. Even if it is not 100% effective in preventing Covid, it may render it to being a minor illness that won't much disrupt life and that's all we need really.
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.
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
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.
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.
Blondini wrote: » Summer report for those users: Foundation level recommended.
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » Slagging people's capability while also insulting foundation level students. And you wonder why teachers sometimes get a bad rap?
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.
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.
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » Healthy debate doesn't mean you personally have to repeat something over and over
