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 ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org or - http://www.etni.org.il ** ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** -----------------------------------------------