----- Original Message ----- From: Ruthi - rsheffer@xxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: HOTS and the Irgun Marlene, the NBA is already OLD not new any more. We have been working under this system for a few years, now. The new modules are certainly different from the old system and of course we should demand extra pay for all the extra work we do. I believe the issue of Projects is included in the demands as is the issue of LD kids which has partly been resolved. However in my opinion, if we want success we have to limit to a few issues which are currently being addressed by the union, otherwise our chances of being listened to at all are very low. Ruth Marlene wrote: >What about the NBA? Have all high school teachers done the hishtalmut to >qualify for the "new" Bagrut assessment? Now even to get jobs in JHS, >principals are demanding this training course. Do you all think that the >new >modules are that much different than the old yechidote (3 points, 4 points, >5 points, gemmer)? Why isn't this also included in the demands - for the > extra time, payment involved in doing the course? Nina wrote: > There is a letter from Ran Erez on the Irgun site with the outcome of the > latest attempts to solve the HOTS and other problems in English. > As expected, no progress was made and teachers are urged to UPHOLD the > sanctions. > Those teachers who are implementing HOTS without the necessary changes, > are harming their colleagues and themselves. If teachers keep on > capitulating, we have only ourselves to blame. > I earnestly implore ALL teachers to boycott HOTS, projects and extensive > reading until our just complaints and consternations have been heard and > dealt with in a manner that is satisfactory to US!! > Each and every teacher who cares about his / her profession must see to it > that we stand united. If we are united, we can achieve our aims. > I am ready to send my letter, but I am willing to send a second one, so > keep on sending in your names. ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org or - http://www.etni.org.il ** ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** -----------------------------------------------