[etni] Fw: ld sanctions??

ld sanctions??
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From: Sharon Tzur - sharontzu5@xxxxxxx
Subject: ld sanctions??

Dear Etniers:
Concerning the LD sanctions. I'm sure you all know that I am in favor of our 
struggle for a fairer g'mul for projects, alternative assessment and the 
extra work required for LD students. (Once again, English teachers are a 
unique group - we're the only ones who have to prepare tapes for HaKraat 
Sheilon). However, I have to admit that the thought of refusing to grant LD 
students their hatamot is something that I would not want to do. I think 
that sanctions must be done in a way that does not create inequality among 
students (to the extent that that is possible), and it seems to me that by 
carrying out sanctions that affect only LD students, we are doing just that. 
Perhaps we can think of some alternative. For example, instead of granting 
extra time, having the student answer a fewer questions or write a shorter 
essay, and doing hakraat sheilon by a different method than an individual 
tape. We still have some teachers who are keen to return strike hours, so 
they can test students orally - they are actually thus getting paid to do 
so.

I would not have a terrible problem of conscience by refusing to give 100% 
of the hatamot on a regular basis to students in grades 7-10 as part of our 
struggle- I think I could explain the issues and our struggle, and look for 
some alternatives - such as giving the hatamot only on 1 exam in a semester 
and giving that exam most of the weight in the final grade, or adding bonus 
points to the test/semester grade to compensate the student for not having 
been tested with the hatamot. I think we also might have to weigh things on 
an individual basis. (for some students, hatamot are far more crucial than 
for others).

I think we should ask the union to exempt students going to Bagrut from the 
LD sanctions. I know that this will weaken our stand on this particular 
issue, but there are so many issues on the table right now that I would much 
prefer that the LD issue be negotiated without sanctions aimed against these 
students.

I'm so swamped with work - if there is anyone who would be willing to 
translate this letter to Hebrew and send it to me, I'd like to send it to 
Irgun HaMorim.


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