Last week, my son (9 years old) was punished by his teacher (for trying to elbow his way back into a lineup). The punishment: the teacher made my son stand in the same spot for 1 hour (the duration of the class).
I think this type of punishment is over the line, and I'm pretty angry about it. Am I over-reacting?
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posted by thisclickableme
on Feb 17, 2013 -
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Seeking activities, tutorials or resources designed to impart academically-oriented Google skills. Bonus points: fun?
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posted by Bardolph
on Mar 20, 2012 -
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As part of a larger project, I'm building a $3,500-$5,000 audio/video recording studio on a school campus. It isn't a ton of money, but it should be enough to do some interesting things. What would you do with this budget?
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posted by xorowo
on Aug 9, 2011 -
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Where can someone who cares about children, especially those who are disadvantaged orwith special needs find a job outside of the classroom?
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posted by stormygrey
on Apr 8, 2011 -
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Have you ever been in a (college-level) class with students very different in abilities ? What did the instructor do right / wrong?
Also, what are good tips on keeping people engaged when teaching them on a block schedule (8*45mins training a day)?
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posted by mathemagician
on Feb 23, 2011 -
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TeacherFilter: What kinds of rules and policies do you include in your classroom management plan for secondary science education? Either for specific circumstances (a cell phone policy) or in general (be respectful).
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posted by kro
on Sep 21, 2010 -
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Designing an action research class for teachers and need lots and lots of footage of real classroom activity.
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posted by yellowcandy
on Mar 29, 2009 -
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I'd like to donate a sum of money to a charity project, preferably an educational one, but I need some advice on which one to choose.
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posted by badmoonrising
on Aug 20, 2008 -
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When you or your kids were in elementary school, what were some of the daily/weekly routines or activities you or your children enjoyed and/or appreciated most?
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posted by HotPatatta
on Aug 12, 2008 -
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If someone walks into my classroom (filled with students) wielding a gun, what should I do? I have recieved no training or input in this area, and while I cannot imagine it ever happening at my school, if it ever does happen, I'd like to make sure myself and my children see the event through safely.
posted by absalom
on Oct 9, 2006 -
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I want to stock my 4th/5th grade classroom with materials that students can study, manipulate and experiment with on their own.
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posted by argybarg
on Aug 11, 2006 -
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Teachingfilter: So, fellow mefiteachers, how do you deal with the exhaustion that comes with the job?
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posted by saysthis
on May 17, 2006 -
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