I still have not seen the timetable. Where is it? Is there anything in the Haifa area? Reuben ----- Original Message ----- From: Jacky Keller To: etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:16 PM Subject: [etni] Re: Bagrut training courses, e.g. for the new Literature module Just to say that I entirely agree with Ariella re: informing teachers about in-training courses before their timetable has been scheduled for lthe coming year. There are many teachers who wanted to do the Literature training course this year before implementing it in school next year. However, as the timetable has only been published now, these teachers will be unable to take the course. I include myself. Let's hope that the timetable will be published ahead of time in June 2009 for the school year 2009 - 2010. Jackie Keller From: Ariella Kopels <mckopels@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: etni Digest V6 #251 I would like to make a suggestion to the powers that be concerning the Bagrut training courses (NBA, CAT and now the Literature module). Could someone please get their act together and decide on the days and times for these courses BEFORE the school year starts? Someone knew that there was going to be a change in the modules - there was a pilot, so there aren't any surprises, so why couldn't the dates be set in the summer when we could do something about it. I know that our regional advisor is trying to set up a course for our area,and I appreciate her efforts, but my schedule is set and the school is not about to make any major changes now that the year has begun. I'm sure that I'm not the only teacher who can't participate because of scheduling problems. This is not the first time that the ministry has decide to require a course, but tells us after the fact. As a teacher I am expected to plan in advance. I know what I am going to be teaching this year. Why can't the MOE hold to the same standards as the teachers? Just some food for thought for the future- Happy New Year, Ariella Kopels ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Explore the seven wonders of the world Learn more!