[etni] Fw: re: fear of runaway log grades
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- Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:00:35 +0300
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From: tessa shrem - tessashrem@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: fear of runaway log grades
Many of us have, in fact, done more than simply express our frustration with
the new programme on ETNI. The Irgun, to which most high school teachers
belong, declared sanctions against the program when they were informed how
much extra work it would entail. A group of us went to see Ran Erez after
the ETAI conference, to enlist his help, since the sanctions were not having
the desired effect. In addition, many of us have written letters both to
Judy and to Shimshon Shoshani
to explain our concerns and objections.
Can you think of anything else we sould be doing?
Regards,
Tessa
Batya wrote:
>With all due respect for David's desire to do the job right, the feeling
some of us got when we read his message about the "fear of runaway log
grades" was: why didn't someone point out this problem to the powers that be
before agreeing to start a program that has so many holes, knots and
deficiencies that have yet to be darned, unknotted and altogether upgraded?
(There has already been considerable discussion about the problems inherent
in the HOTS literature program on the ETNI list.)
>Despite what most HOTS instructors say, it's clear to many of us that a
great deal of time has to be devoted to implementing this program properly;
therefore, isn't it just to expect that the problems we foresee should be
worked out by the program designers first -- in advance of our commitment?
>If we organize ourselves to politely and effectively voice our concerns to
the place that matters (i.e., the Inspectorate) instead of just sending them
to the ETNI list, perhaps we might be able to bring about some positive
change!
>Just an idea to consider and discuss with colleagues ...
>BTW, several schools in Jerusalem have expressed (or soon intend to) our
concern about the hasty implementation of the HOTS program; whether or not
anyone sees fit to pay attention to our valid points is likely to depend on
the amount of such missives the MOE receives, we believe.
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