wirelessdude01 wrote: » In what way? What is being put in place?
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Let's see what the government announcement says. Meant to be resources/funding for this.
rovers_runner wrote: » Ye are getting to go back to work in August lads, delighted for ye all
Bobtheman wrote: » Your idiotic optimism knows no bounds. Those of who have watched the departments " progress' don't have huge faith in its planning capability. They have not really consulted which is worrying. As for me as a teacher - I am willing to go to my job so long as the same norms that apply to your workplace or any workplace apply. If you want evidence of the government s ineptitude just look at what happened with the LC. Remember Leo's hook or by crook statement on the LC in May? Remember any political manifesto you care to remember. Don't worry we will probably go back to raising your kids shortly !
blanch152 wrote: » As regards reopening the schools, we have seen already the social distancing regulations are reduced for schools in other countries and hasn't caused a problem, it will be the same here.
robfowler78 wrote: » I wonder what will be put in place for children in at risk groups. If kids are asked to stay home they would need more then parents homeschooling them. It will be hard to single some kids out also. I think parents should also have a say if at risk children are allowed return. Some risk groups might not be as high as others and vice versa.
robfowler78 wrote: » I wonder what will be put in place for children in at risk groups.
iamwhoiam wrote: » A question for primary teachers . I was just wondering if anyone has prepared to deal with kids who may be extremely anxious or upset about the last few months ? Although I see a big improvement in children since the are out playing etc some kids were incredibly anxious and effected by the Covid lockdown . I am wondering if there was any guidance from Principals about a way to handle the aftermath of a traumatic event in kids lives ?
grind gremlin wrote: » I highly doubt it. North Kildare Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service operated for months without a Psychologist. Speaks volumes. A present, large schools get maybe 3 free psychological assessments a year. I can’t see things improving much.....
blanch152 wrote: » The problems the Government have are mainly down to the teacher unions being slow on the uptake to realise that the world has changed. From day 1 the Government was planning for the possibility of calculated grades, but in order to bring the unions along, they had to examine all other possibilities first.
Murple wrote: » I read somewhere that NEPS were preparing resources for schools to use. They have also been involved in the talks to reopen schools. It was also said that a big focus of the return to schools would be putting in place something to look after wellbeing- haven’t heard anything on this since. In my own school, we discussed this at a staff meeting in June and the SET team have discussed it on a number of occasions. Where possible, children are returning to the teacher they just had, a teacher they had previously or a teacher with plenty of experience with that class level. We also made a point of including wellbeing activities and suggestions as part of remote learning. Having said that, we aren’t psychologists or counsellors or therapists, plus we have up to 30 children to work with and support so are limited in the level of 1:1 support we can offer and in some instances, it will be up to parents to seek outside professional help through a GP if they feel their child is still badly affected.
Boggles wrote: » Apparently teachers and kids in the high risk bracket will be "catered" for. Mask and face shield would be my guess.
robfowler78 wrote: » Yeah I hope there is an option for them as in they can return with all the other children (obviously depending on risk) if they want to. I don't think it should be a blanket decision yes or no. As was stated before it will need to be dealt with correctly and possibly in consultation with parents and schools individually.
am_zarathustra wrote: » Looking at Denmark or Germany is like saying a Nokia 3210 is the same as an iPhone 12 because they both make calls and send texts!
Boggles wrote: » The problem that is, masks don't work optimally unless 95% of people are wearing them. Certain masks do, but a child or teacher wearing an FFP2 or 3 all day wouldn't be something I'd envy. Could be masks for all at secondary level. That wouldn't surprise me given our class numbers. Also I wouldn't be too sure NPHET have seen this detailed plan either.
iamwhoiam wrote: » Thank you for the reply . I agree that parents play a big role in this and I am sure most have tried to reassure and help the kids . Lets hope the combined effort will be enough to guide them through this
robfowler78 wrote: » I wouldn't be pushing for masks myself for children. But kids need school and homeschooling is not really a substitute based on what I seen at the beginning[HTML][/HTML] of the lockdown. There would need to be a lot more substance to it.
Bobtheman wrote: » No I'm afraid wrangler is a total idiot for peddling his views bull**** views on education. He obviously had a bad experience in school or can't handle his own kids.
am_zarathustra wrote: » Given the size of classes in Ireland, both the number of students and the physical space, mask would be the most sensible solution if even most students are expected to return. Obvious exception for kids with asthma etc but they would be protected better at the others would be wearing them. We have to look at the issues comparable countries have faced. There are sensible arrangements that could help
Sierra Oscar wrote: » Where have I said teachers are engaging in discussions on strike action? I've clearly set out that the Government is hellbent on fully reopening schools and the only way that will not happen at this stage is if teachers choose not to return to work - i.e. strike action. There's no point attacking me. I'm just being realistic here and setting out things as they are. The Government has made a decision to reopen schools. In all likelihood the unions will be presented with a fait accompli next week by Government. As you say, teachers don't want to strike so I don't really see what else they can do but accept the Government's plans.
wrangler wrote: » I'm retired I'm really amused at all the public services running around like frightened chickhens because of this virus. I was involved in a lobby organisation for years so am used to sorting problems with the relevant departments, the departments we dealt with were among the most efficient which was a help. I gave you my views on your rubbish problem solving, not on Education. I'm gonna sit back now and watch the proverbial hit the fan when the realisation of this catastrophe finally hits home
Murple wrote: » Hopefully. I suspect some children will find it very hard to adjust to the busyness of school as well as the restricted space and need to share everything with so many others- space, time, attention etc. There will also be a sizeable number who will be anxious about being in school again and near to others as they will be concerned about ‘catching something’.
iamwhoiam wrote: » The one thing we noticed with my grandchild ( senior infants ) is that her concentration declined as the months went by . Others have noticed the same and I hope it will soon recover once back in a school environment
Yosef Stocky Backspace wrote: » What?? But as per several prolific posters here, it was teachers and their unions who pushed for the "soft option" of calculated grades all along. Are you saying that's not the case? These posters are looking forward to teachers being scapegoated by students unhappy with their result. You think they're wrong and unions and teachers should be bashed for the opposite reason instead?
