[etni] Fwd: re: antiHOTS lists and number
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From: Adi Orian <austenorian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: antiHOTS lists and number
I do not know Avi, and I don't even wish to address any of his
unfounded points, but I do want to say that this forum has thus far
been pleasant and friendly, even in its disagreements - and Avi, you
have stepped too far.
From a "so called" (and this is a quote) educator, I expect more as
well as better. If you represent the ministry, hence feel it hard to
relate to teachers' concerns (though I fail to see the connection),
perhaps silence is better - if we are going to implement this program
by force anyway (as you possibly rightfully predict), you may as well
let nature run its course. Why you (or anyone else for that matter)
would wish to stomp on the already battered English teachers is beyond
me.
shana tova to everyone (you too, Avi)
Adi
Avi wrote:
> I fully agree with your point that English teachers are and always
> were a very "obedient group" obedient and hard working, the best!!!
>
> You write: "In the past 18 years numerous --yes, numerous -- changes
> have been made in the curriculum from a total overhaul to types of
> tasks on the oral bagrut. Some have required major changes in our
> thinking, our methods, our ways of assessment; other changes have
> been less demanding. Besides the changes, we have had ADDED to the
> curriculum: 5 book reports, sustained silent reading and projects."
>
> As a professional educator I am proud to have seen any and all of the
> changes that took/have taken place as I see teaching as something
> dynamic. I have also seen how all the mentioned changes improved the
> standard of learning the language. Many (if not all) the changes were
> in line with teacher requests and the field was involved in helping
> the inspectorate and the advisory committee to reach decisions.
>
> Do English teachers work harder than most other teachers?? My personal
> opinion - YES. Much, much harder. This is the issue. How can/should
> English teachers be reimbursed for all the extra work that is expected
> of them? Working with "Students with Special Needs" and Preparing
> "projects" with our students is extra. Every student is a deserving
> person and so YES we continue as an "obedient group" to do what we
> know best, teach. Which brings me to the issue of teaching literature
> through thinking skills.
>
> You write: "Over 150 teachers have sent me their emails in the past
> month. Some have signed up on Facebook but not all. Last year 60
> RAKAZIM signed up on behalf of their SCHOOLS --this represented over
> 300 teachers. Regretfully, I lost their their addresses because of an
> OUTLOOK overload problem. I wish people in power would take notice NOT
> of whether or not there are more in favor of HOTS or are against
> HOTS. This isn't a beauty pageant or a referendum."
>
> Note that the only person giving numbers all the time is you and the
> group of teachers you "so call" represent. I don't want to get into
> figures of how many teachers have or haven't done the course, how many
> like or dislike the program, etc. Your numbers are I am sure accurate
> but alongside these numbers why not write how many (total of) English
> teachers there are?
>
> "There are many in favor of HOTS, sure. BUT -- there are many angry,
> frustrated teachers against HOTS and it is not a question of
> whether we are bigger or stronger or weaker and more vulnerable. We
> exist and our concerns are being minimalized at best . This is
> demeaning and demoralizing and I would like my Inspectors and the
> their superiors to recognize this and its implications."
>
> It is unfair to write that your (plural) "concerns are being
> minimalized". The inspectorate is a caring and sensitive group of
> educators and we too have feelings. We hear and listen to the field,
> wde are aware that there are teachers who are not happy with the
> program, we will continue to fight for what we feel is the best
> interests of the teachers (and pupils), we are after all, ALL
> EDUCATORS with education at heart.
>
> As a representative of the Ministry of Education and not of Irgun
> Hamorim I want us all to understand - the program of teaching bagrut
> through Literature is compulsory as of this year for all students in
> 10th grade. You may not want to teach accordingly, you may feel upset
> that this is now in effect. 10th grade students as of this year will
> be assessed according to the new program unless the Ministry decides
> otherwise.
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