A new school year! The fad this year is same sex classes! The latest gurus of education are telling us brain research is on the same page.
Kids learn better in elementary school if learning is geared toward how males and females learn. Differently.
I'm excited. I teach to the energy of 18 seven year old boys.
I bought a pogo stick for my classroom.
Do you think it will make a difference? :)
An observation:
A solemn one, actually-
During our three day orientation a discussion about why so few men in elementary schools ensued-
men stated they don't teach young children anymore because they are automatically considered pedephiles by many.
That is too dangerous.
They also don't like teaching middle or high school girls. Too risky,
The men at my school are more comfortable teaching boys classes-in the older grades.
They say there aren't too many teaching jobs for men where they feel safe anymore.
Art, P.E., music, library or special education. Coaching.
Do you think the media has made a difference in how parents think?
When will we stop sensationalizing the abnormal when overwhelmingly the norms point to dedicated teachers operating in your classrooms?
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