In US public schools, do you think students should stay in one place while teachers change rooms each period?
148870
As a teacher I need my own room because:\n- I invite pupils into MY space.\n- I am totally familiar with the resourses in that room.\n- I have all my 'bits & pieces' with me.\n- Pupils know where to find me.\n- Pupils in my room are surrounded by pictures, posters, etc. specific to my subject and I can display pupils work (very important).\n- I do not waste time travelling, I am always there to greet pupils - it is my territory not theirs.
1059933
Perhaps the faculty could have an assembly and address the issue .\nMany times, students do not realize that adult bodily functions slow down as they get older;therefore, requiring more concentration and Pooh time.\nI feel confident that once the children understand, they will be more considerate in allowing teachers  the time they need without beating on the doors and asking if they need an ambulance.
660397
No, they shouldn't.  They go to school to better their life, and future.  It is for their benefit to go to shcol.  Unless, they are willing to pay for their own school tution.  Have you wonder how much those school cost, between tution, books, materials, etc. etc. it is gettin so expensive every year.\n\nBut, one thing I would think would be alright is reward those who work hard in school.  Just like those who have jobs work hard, and then they get advanced, so the kids.  You work hard, you get rewarded, you don't! you are the one who is losing the rewards in the mean time, and their furture.
770206
Most of the time most of us learn best from each other.  We all benefit from a variety of learning environments.  I would not consider the type of learning situation you describe the best option all of the time - it may be a good option for a part of the day for very specific instruction.   We all do well in some areas and not so well in others.
538684
I believe that a "light" uniform policy should be used.  Example:  a polo shirt with a school logo or mascot on the pocket, but still let them choose their pants.  This way, students are still able to express their creativity, and the school can still keep tabs on students easily because they'd all be wearing the same shirt.  It's the only option that benefits both parties and makes a decent compromise.
23055
Definitely.  I'm pretty sure most states probably have a law mandating that.  And yes, we boys do tend to use the little girls room when the other one is full, but not because we want to be girlie, as one rather uninformed commentator above mentioned.\n\nIt's just that we realize it's kind of silly to separate the sexes into their own bathrooms when everyone in a gay bar will be looking anyway:-)
1134990
wow....\nno, teachers don't live at school. they have normal lives just like all other people. they live in houses.
507668
Uniforms are the answer. If everyone is wearing basically the same clothing it leaves little room for distraction in the classroom. I teach at a Parochial school where uniforms are required. when we have dress=down days (kids choose what to wear) they act totally different.\nUniforms are the answer!
1180023
I'm a public school band director from Georgia...here's your answer:\n\nAt private schools, teachers are more relaxed because they have less troublesome students. There are virtually no fights are problems of this kind, because parents are PAYING to have their kids go to private school. Therefore, more work gets done each day. I used to teach at a private middle school by the way.\n\nAt public schools, you have your good kids, your bad kids.....ones that do what they're supposed to and the ones that get in trouble every week. Also, the public schools have to abide by many many many many state regulations or people can lose their jobs. This is a very basic answer but its one you can easily understand. Schools need more days to handle these kind of things, and also because its harder to educate and entire class to specifications because of the new "No Child Left Behind" Act of 2001. Ask a teacher about that. \n\nI could answer further but I don't want to bore you. There's your basic answer. Hope this helps!
197612
i had that all through highschool. \nPROS \n1.  you spend more time in one class, so you can start and finish a lesson in one day\n2.  you get use to your students, instead of having like 6 classes of 25 students you only have 4 or so\n3. preparation of lesson plans are less\n4.  less tests/work to grade \n5.  if you have an off period it is possible that it is longer\n6.  possible to teach in one subject, more or less, you can focus on mostly english or what not\n7.  can give more 1 on 1 time to students\n8.  more time for presentations\nCONS\n1.  classes are longer\n2.  you have to change previous lesson plans to reach the time of the class period\n3.  kids get really annoying when sitting in one place so long, even 18 year olds
1180150
I'm an elementary school teacher (first grade and now kindergarten).  When you have small children with many absences or tardies, there's something wrong with the parents.  Small children need the help of adults to get to school on time.  In the case of elementary school aged children I would say yes.  When kids get to be teenagers in middle and high school, it's a  different story.  By that age I think teens should be responsible enough to get themselves to school on time.  Some kids purposely ditch certain classes.  In that case I don't think it's fair to hold parents responsible.  I think teens should be punished for ditching their classes.  Maybe they should be forced to do detention or Saturday school; if they continue, make the punishment even harsher.  Perhaps if you've been absent a certain number of days you shouldn't be allowed to graduate until you make up those hours.  Or maybe they could require teens to complete some sort of community service to make up those hours.  I think it's time that we make people responsible for their own actions.
1154206
I believe it really depends on the individual student.  I also liked the 'hands on' reply.  Whether you are teaching one or many students, don't get stuck on one routine.  Vary them to keep the students interested and challenged!
883549
Yes.  The point of letting kids be exempt from physical education is because they are already doing physical activity.  I was an athlete in High school.  This was only allowed for varsity athletes.  For some sports, practice would start during the last period of the day, so you would either have PE or Study Hall during that last period.  If you had study hall, the school would change your PE class to study hall.  As soon as the season was over, the students have to go back to PE.  This is basically designed so the athletes can take study hall instead of PE, because athletes spend countless hours a day training while having to keep grades up at the same time.
505015
ABSOLUTELY!!!  There are a lot of parents out there that treat school as a free babysitting service.  They don't care what happens to their child at school, and they don't want to be bothered by the teachers.
78577
Im answering this question from an adult point of view. I work in a high school and there are 8 periods that run about 45 minutes each. There is a 10 minute break in the morning and a 25 minute lunch. Although the break and lunch seem short, they are actually a good amout of time. Any longer than that gives the students time to start fooling around and lose focus. The school day should be well structured and the transition between classes should be about 3 minutes for a smaller school.
183264
Maslow's hierachy of needs fits in well here.  children learn best when all their needs are met.  So it would depend on if they came into school hungry and sleepy then they would not learn well that morning.  Your question really cannot be answered because every child learns differently and it would not be fair to lump all your studnets into one group
843863
If you are in a public school in the USA, your teacher's behavior is completely inappropriate and against code. Please tell a *trusted* adult - hopefully that's your parents. Then, go to your guidance counselor and insist (with the help of your parents) that you get placed with a different teacher.