I am a sucker for anyone who makes a compelling case about a failing system. I just want to fix and improve and heal. With this being said, I watched “Waiting for Superman”. If you don’t know, this is a documentary on the education system in the states. As our most recent seminar, we watched this and discussed the education here in the states. Simply focusing on our nation, these writers were passionate with a call for reform. Please watch the film if you get a chance, because if anything you can become informed of one group’s opinions.
The film focuses on schools that don’t do much in educating but do a lot in passing-the-buck. There were also problems about teacher burn-outs, professionals content in their tenure, and kids that need more help than just education. So what can be done? Is the system enabling a failing environment?
I’m sure many of you have heard about the “rubber rooms” in NY (click on name to discover more on it). This was the most frustrating and it came out in the news a few years back. it makes one wonder what else is happening…
But anyways, I think the hardest thing is focus. Remembering kids are the focus. Cluing into what the kid’s focus is. Realizing many kids have their focus on dire home environments and are not able therefore to focus on learning. Addressing kids needs holistically. Finding an adequate balance in teaching a classroom and being able to address students individually. And with all this, having passion without burning out. This is a lot to ask and it takes a very special person to become a teacher. I hope no one takes this for granted.
So this is my little blurb. Watch the movie and discuss-- become educated about our education system.
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