tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11154418.post111164438010587297..comments2024-03-08T05:58:28.168-06:00Comments on A Difference: Why "A Difference"Darren Kuropatwahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462283847470560887noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11154418.post-2199070768174238942010-07-20T16:13:59.352-05:002010-07-20T16:13:59.352-05:00@Anonymous (above): Fair enough. I find it inspira...@Anonymous (above): Fair enough. I find it inspirational; everyone sees things differently I guess.Darren Kuropatwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462283847470560887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11154418.post-24559684374679629702010-07-20T07:13:45.062-05:002010-07-20T07:13:45.062-05:00To be honest, I can't say I'm a big fan of...To be honest, I can't say I'm a big fan of this poem. It's so angry and negative, talking about putting fear into parents' hearts, denying students a toilet break etc. <br /><br />Can't help but feel as though the author/performer gets a power trip out of teaching, rather than doing it in order to bring the best out of his students for their own sakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11154418.post-77505738665163741042008-07-15T21:12:00.000-05:002008-07-15T21:12:00.000-05:00aI think this poem is great to read right before a...aI think this poem is great to read right before a new school year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11154418.post-83244174858766789892008-03-02T09:57:00.000-06:002008-03-02T09:57:00.000-06:00I've read and heard this poem before. As a teache...I've read and heard this poem before. As a teacher, I cannot deny that part of me wants to cheer when I hear it. However, the better part of me says wait a minute... this poem is meant to shut people up instead of fostering discussion. And as a teacher, that makes me cringe. This poem is meant to be a slap in the face to anyone who attempts to criticize teachers. If you really want to know what teachers make (or should make), visit www.thelearningbox.info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11154418.post-37425550653497967492007-09-30T13:31:00.000-05:002007-09-30T13:31:00.000-05:00I liked the poem except for the line about putting...I liked the poem except for the line about putting fear into the hearts of parents when you call them. I try to call parents with good news as well as a request for assistance on less pleasant matters. <BR/>As far as parent participation in a classroom blog I would appeal to their egos and the fact that collaboration is beneficial for everyone. When I have asked for parent input it is readily given. Ask them what they would like to discuss. This could include topics that they think their children would be most interested in. I have parents fill out a questionnaire in the beginning of the school year about their child. It is very insightful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11154418.post-1111957535638012572005-03-27T15:05:00.000-06:002005-03-27T15:05:00.000-06:00Thanks for the positive feedback. You raise anothe...Thanks for the positive feedback. You raise another issue I'm wrestling with; how to encourage parents to post to the classroom blog. What kind of things should I have there? How can I entice them to participate? Anyone have any ideas?Darren Kuropatwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462283847470560887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11154418.post-1111953183759182562005-03-27T13:53:00.000-06:002005-03-27T13:53:00.000-06:00I love the poem!!!! I think that every teacher sh...I love the poem!!!! I think that every teacher should read it. It really emphasizes what teachers do. It can sure shutdown someones views that teachers are "Not worthy".<BR/><BR/>It would be a good idea for parents to read this poem as well. I think that parents sometimes forget how much teachers play a part in raising their children.Terry Kaminskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15845242537160632505noreply@blogger.com