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 | From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education It seems like every time I check the news lately, I find stories about teachers who are being suspended or fired for questionable decisions in and out of the classroom. I hope these high profile aren't reflecting poorly on all of the hardworking, high quality teachers out there. ~Beth | |
Comments of the Week: Don't Teachers Deserve Free Speech in Their Personal Lives?
A slew of strong opinions poured in when I brought up the teacher who was recently fired for venting about her students on Facebook. Most commenters seemed to agree with me that she went too far and deserved to face consequences for her actions. But a few dissenters brought up interesting points, such as: Although it may or may not have been "professional" to post comments regarding her feelings toward her students. FB is a public forum but a "personal" web page. I think that you should be able to say whatever you feel on your "personal" web page as what goes on in someones personal life should be kept very separate from their "professional" life. If you can't express your personal thoughts on your own time, when would be an appropriate time to do so?? No this shouldn't have impacted her professional career as her thoughts didn't affect her ability as an educator. Do you censor yourself online, in light of your role as an educator? Personally, I always keep it in the back of my mind that my typed words could be forwarded, misunderstood, or taken out of context. It's better to err on the side of cautious, don't you agree?... Read more
| Earth Day is Coming Up!
Sometimes I find myself getting a little obsessed with recycling every little scrap of paper in my classroom (and at home). But you don't have to take it to a neurotic level in order to run a green classroom. It's easier than you might think. Plus, it offers your students the opportunity to put a responsible, earth-friendly philosophy into active practice every day. How do you reduce, reuse, and recycle with your students?... Read more
| The Pros and Cons of Job Sharing?
I've never job shared, but I am intrigued by the concept. Although it'd be great to have the flexibility to teach part-time, I wonder about the challenges that come along with working so closely with another teacher. Is it truly possible to present a unified front to the students and their parents? I'd love to hear from those of you have job shared, whether it worked out well or poorly. Meanwhile, here's how I view the Pros and Cons of Job Sharing.... Read more
| Becoming an Elementary School Teacher
So you think you'd like to enter the world of education by becoming a teacher? Takes some advice and tips from the teachers who have paved the way before you. Learn how to take the next step on your path to becoming an educator.
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