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Started this discussion. Last reply by Pamela McKirdy Mar 2.
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Many parents already avoid low decile schools, which is why the higher decile schools have to put in enrolment zones. In our area, even the kindy had children coming from a neighbouring suburb with its own kindergarten, so that our local kindy had a…
Hi Di
Some great feedback here . After listening to the media interview ( morning report ? ) I feel the main issue is that this document - National Standards are un proven . It is interesting to note that the consultation with the sector was not in…
As an experienced teacher of 30 students, I would like you all to know that while the Standards are to 'benchmark' students so that at a specific age they WILL have reached a specific level, they (MOE or who ever sets the rules from above), have omi…
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Have you also heard that all 'security' for schools have been canned! What the heck is going on? Only Ann Tolley says she is qualified for all the 'dumb' things she is doing - wonder what 'national standard' she would have reached on the 'co-operati…
Wow - thanks so much to Professor Thrupp, Professor Hattie, Professor Crooks and Lester Flockton - at least you are all qualified to make such informative and realistic comments. Hopefully the Minister understands what you have all said!
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Check out International research ie: England et al; their so called "league tables" / National Standards have all but ruined many, many schools not to mention all the other troubles with the 'elitism' factor! That could happen in our Lower…
Hey Di
I hear you and I back you all the way. Stay strong. As a parent I want what is best for my children as you do. Your comments are very valid and I don't think you have it wrong any way shape or form. If you want links to the feedback report c…
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Maybe I do have the wrong message? the classroom 'next door' - in the broader sense - has a heap of potential for one to learn from - both professionally and collegially! You mentioned "only subject knowledge will win the day" - how does one tea…
Hi Di
I can see your point and I would hate to think I'm always competing with the classroom next door or the school down the road. But like you said, we as teachers should be most accountable to the students. By having a standard, at least the stu…
Hi Chris (and readers)
You are in part right - the bit about expectations and setting high standards are indeed the way to increase competition - but in our school - that's were it starts and finishes - from within our school which is inclusive of…
I struggle to see what the issue is. It's important for schools and teachers to be accountable for student achievement. The effective schools work in Victoria demonstrates accountability as an important component in raising achievement. As a school…
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- At 9:31am on October 15, 2009,
Zachary Markham said…
- Hi Di , I am teaching at a special needs school - or a specialist school more PC .. been there since 07 , I'm in a secondary Sat class which makes my life very interesting ! great professional development tho - steep learning curve ,great to hear from you say hi to phil from me ! zac
- At 11:59pm on October 14, 2009,
- Hi Di , what are you up to now
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