i am an education student who was asked this in class,i like the A-E system, and am wondering if it was like that with parents as well
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Hi,\nIt is a tough (or at least some consider it a tough) topic - there are good reasons for making A-E, in addition to providing comment based assessment, or lastly what we have in some Australian states which is E (established), C (Consolidating) and E (emerging).  Though here we are in the process of merging the three.\n\nPersonally, I feel it is important to have an A - E scale as future employers and universities need a basis to compare applicants. A way to improve is to provide assessment spread out over the year and weighted equally between essay, multiple choice and verbal presentation - again something which is happen. At least this would limit a one test (and one style) live or die moment.
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I was home schooled, as were several of my brothers and we all agree that it's more detrimental than beneficial most of the time.  It took me quite a while to overcome the deficiencies I had in social education.  My interaction with others was so limited and on such a strange level that I was socially backward for most of the time I was in the public education system after my time at home.  I also feel that my educational experience suffered.  I'm not saying don't, but I do suggest that you think carefully about the reasons you're doing it.
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Yes, I have. Many parents like for their children to attend a Christian College for the Basics, then they gather a better moral understanding of life, from a Christian Perspective. They usually go on to other Colleges from there to complete the Degree plan, some Christian Colleges where I live not have a lot of Curriculum, they usually focus on Ministry type Fields. I enjoyed the College I went too and many non-religious people also enjoyed it.
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No. It's your responsibilty as a parent.\nKeep up the good work!
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I too work with adults and young adults with special needs. Unfortunately our school systems are only obligated to provide health education, and infromal packets, generally sent home with the child enrolled in the fifth grade. ( This is the age group of when noticable changes start, generally) This packet is to be discussed with the child by the parent and is aslo designed to help parents break the usual bearier of how do I talk to my child about sex.  Unfortunately, many parents do not ever have this discussion with the child, because they feel in their minds that the child is not capable of understanding or comprehending the material. By doing this the parent feels they have done the right thing, when in fact all they have done is raised the curiosity level of the child.  Since the child does not know how to express their feeling and with the fear that the parent will get upset, they suppress their emotions.  As the child reaches adulthood, these feeling and emotion become a literial time bomb.  When this happens the young adult/adult generally ends up in trouble or is hit with large amounts of rejection from the opposite sex. This has been known to scar them for life.\n I wish more people, especially parent of a child with disabilities whould take a beter look at their child and realize that this child, that society has labled special ed, special needs, handicaped, etc would rather look at this child as a child that learns at their own pace and has unique and different learning method and would refuse to let our fast paced school systems determine what is best for any child.     As I mentioned in the beginning I work with Special need students, Unfortunately, all my students reside in jail,charged with crimes they had no real understanding was wrong, because their parents and our schools did not educate them.  My job is to educate them and help them succeed in our community.  I wish more people like yourself would also ask questions.  Thanks for caring.  Sorry my spelling is off, another long day.
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I would have to contribute this partly to the parents.  These days, parents are not as involved in their children's education as they once were.  Also, there is a growing number of parents who condone WHATEVER it is that their child is doing (even if it is the wrong thing).  The parents will always come to the child's defense and blame everyone else.  Additionally, there is a lack of discipline in the homes because parents are afraid to firmly (spanking) discipline their children because of legal retort.  And last, I will have to say that the government is doing very little to support educators (teachers and instructors).
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I graduated in the class of '99 and I must say I was nowhere near as studious as you. I tended to blow off assignments if I didn't feel like doing them, but I have a photographic memory so I always aced my tests without cheating. I never skipped class but that could've been because my very strict father taught Physics at my high school and if I missed class he'd know about it. Besides being lazy and generally not caring much about my education I was not a terrible student. I've never done drugs and didn't start drinking or having sex until after I graduated high school. Since then I spent some time in the military which taught me discipline and I recently started college. I don't think kids are any worse now than they were when we were in school... I knew about a lot of my peers doing the same things you mentioned your students doing, I just didn't do the same things.
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I am a pesky parent. my 21yr old lives any from home and goes to college and I still talk to her about her grades.She knows that I only want the best for her and that I am concerned and love about her.If I didn't pester her,she would think I didn't care.She says she loves me for doing it[even tho sometimes I am a pesky parent]She wouldn't have it any other way!!!p.s.I hope the answer you got from brnbrn3 was a joke even tho it was not funny. Ihave a 17yr old grand daughter who ran away on nov 21 2005,we haven't heard from her yet!!! An update incase you were wondering or praying for us.They found my 17yr old grand daughter on Monday Jan 9 2006.She is fine other than the fact that she has really messed up her life.She had big plans to go to college now she has missed so much school this year ,she can't even graduate.She was a straight A student  Senior year.She now sits in detention awaiting her day in court to see what the judge is going to do with her.So don't run away,and someday when you are sucessful, you will love your pesky parent as much as my daughter loves me.and someday hopfully my granddaugher will ,too!!!
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Yes i am totally in agreement.The teachers now a days expect the parents to teach your child at home,i believe in helping your child,but i refuse to teach my child and pay the taxes that we do.Now a days the children will be left behind with what is being taught,but not being explained to them.My kindergartner's teacher is complaining of his reading,excuse me,i never learned how to read until the second grade.See Jane run,See Dick get Spot,you know?It is totally a money issue not a caring child issue,or things would not be like this in our school systems.Sorry for the bluntness,but this is also a touchy subject for me as well.Take Care!
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You should read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". The author thinks exactly the same. The idea is: If we have sexual education, physical education, logic education (mathematics and others), artistic education, handcraft and so many other kinds of education in the same school for the same children, why not teach "daily-life" economics at school?\nPerhaps bankers and credit card companies wouldn't like that very much :)
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I had this discussion at the beginning of my online class. As an adult learner, it works for me, but for your average child, it would be difficult. I would prefer working with students in the classroom. As you have collegiate experience, online may be fine for you. As an adolescent, I would stick with face to face.
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I think grades are most affected by bad parents who do not instill good study habits on the children.  These are the same parents that blame teachers, blame society, blame everything in the world but themselves.  Studying is nothing more than a reflection of work ethic - if parents have none, then they don't foster it in their children, and the kids do badly.  That in turn is reflected in an inability to form critical thinking as an adult.  I think it has very little to do with location.  \n\nCase and point are those people who respond with such defensiveness that their post are totally illogical.  Talk about a lack of critical thinking skills.  You know who I'm talking about.
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Sounds a bit excessive to me.  A b+ is really good.  If this is your lowest grade you are doing excellent.  Your parents must be strict with you, but I stillthink this is excessive.
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Asian and Eastern cultures have a greater respect for education and a greater respect for authority figures (teachers).  Parents expect their children to do their very best, and are an essential factor in making sure that they have the best equipment, supplies, and help at home - and it doesn't matter what their economic condition is.
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I love it. I get to help advance my child's education to his full potential. We don't have to follow the "appropriate" guideline for what grade level to follow. He will be entering the 7th grade (homeschooling) this fall, and he will be using mostly 7th grade curriculum. Though in some subjects, specifically literature and health, he will be at a 9th grade level. It's a nice change. He can go at his own pace, ask for help when he needs it. Eat when he is hungry, drink when he is thirsty, and use the bathroom without permission. \n\nI wouldn't trade homeschooling him for anything...and neither would he.
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I'd have to know more thank 'its an alternative' school. Like does it work specially with children who have special needs? If it did, probably. Those kids have a hard time in school.
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I am experiencing this from an opposing side, if you will. We live in Egypt and my children attend Egyptian schools. I do speak Arabic and I am educated in Arabic language and grammar, however, with subjects like Social Studies and History and Science, I am learning right along with my kids. (I know American History and Social Studies and I have to re-learn a whole new list of vocabulary for the sciences I studied in English.) It really is NOT easy at all for foreign parents to help their children with their homework in a second language. However, it is vital that the parents participate and learn as much as they can of the foreign language. Even if this means being only one lesson ahead of your child. As to the school district providing necessary outlets, most school districts in the U.S. will provide assistance to these parents IF the parents ask for it. I've found the assistance I've needed here and I also found that in Maryland I was given an Arabic interpreter when one of my children was being tested for autism (trying to determine if it was actually a speech developmental delay or just a bilingual issue.) Most school districts will assist if you ask.