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phuketbound · 17-03-2009, 06:32 PM

I agree with Dr. Craig, in that it is not up to the school to teach social and emotional well-being. In my experience, teaching in the U.K, and in Canada, I'd say that we have no choice. In reality, there are many children in poorer areas, that come to school with no lunch, or winter clothes. If we don't support that child, then what good are we?

I also think that we are there to criticise in a constructive way. Parent's don't like to hear anything negative about their children, and sometimes seem to have more pull on school matters, than the teacher themselves.

I just don't see how OFSTED could appraise schools' performance in this area. Every school is different. Another brilliant idea from OFSTED to implement more standards.

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17-03-2009, 06:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
phuketbound I am in Jail Last Online: 03-11-2009 01:40 AM Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,400	I agree with Dr. Craig, in that it is not up to the school to teach social and emotional well-being. In my experience, teaching in the U.K, and in Canada, I'd say that we have no choice. In reality, there are many children in poorer areas, that come to school with no lunch, or winter clothes. If we don't support that child, then what good are we? I also think that we are there to criticise in a constructive way. Parent's don't like to hear anything negative about their children, and sometimes seem to have more pull on school matters, than the teacher themselves. I just don't see how OFSTED could appraise schools' performance in this area. Every school is different. Another brilliant idea from OFSTED to implement more standards.

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