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Post by DoTheMath on Sept 26, 2023 2:47:28 GMT
Jemma Simmons: I've seen some snippets on and around social media about teaching post-covid. As a professional educator that's taught before, during and after covid, are there any noticeable differences in kids learning, attitudes, curriculum .. yaddah, yaddah - etc. etc? Changes in your approach directly attributable to covid/home schooling? See a lot about how parents feel but not a lot from teacher's perspective?
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Post by Jemma Simmons on Sept 26, 2023 23:17:21 GMT
Jemma Simmons: I've seen some snippets on and around social media about teaching post-covid. As a professional educator that's taught before, during and after covid, are there any noticeable differences in kids learning, attitudes, curriculum .. yaddah, yaddah - etc. etc? Changes in your approach directly attributable to covid/home schooling? See a lot about how parents feel but not a lot from teacher's perspective? Good question! The curriculum has pretty much stayed the same, but there are more official assessments of student learning to try and find the knowledge gaps. We're also bringing in people specifically to work with students who are behind with reading or math. Those specialists also work with the classroom teachers to give them other strategies to help those students who are struggling. There's a lot more team planning on the teachers' part, too. I have definitely noticed a difference in the kids. The lower elementary students who haven't been in preschool need a bit more direct help with knowing what to do in school. The whole following directions, staying in your seat, we follow a schedule, etc. thing. The older kids tend to have trouble staying organized, probably because when they were home that was a non-issue. They also seem to get frustrated a lot more easily, which can lead to them just shutting down and not being willing to try at all. Probably because parents don't like to see their kids struggle, so they jump in right away. Even our older students seem to need a lot of work on social skills. I try to incorporate a lot of social-emotional learning into everything I teach, and I try to create lots of group work to give them a chance to work on those social skills. I wish there was additional time for more recess because even older students could use a brain break and chances to burn off that extra energy. I still love teaching, but it's definitely a lot different than it was pre-covid. |
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Post by DoTheMath on Nov 18, 2023 3:56:51 GMT
Thanks for the reply and I apologize for the slow response.
Nice to get a Teacher's point of view. As I alluded to in the my OP, I've heard from parents (and even a few students) but nada from educators.
Interestingly my neighbor, mother of a soon to be eight year old, started subbing half way through the school year last year and is continuing this year. Her commentary on teachers has since changed due to her new perspective...... :-)
She even subbed for her son's class and got a new perspective on him and his relationships with his teachers.
Neighbor kiddo's school seems to be a breeding ground for Strep, colds and flu (More-so than before covid). This kid has had strep three times already this year..... What's it like in your part of the world? Think covid lockdowns affected their immune systems? Are your snot nosed brats, more or les snotty?
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Post by Jemma Simmons on Dec 12, 2023 11:31:45 GMT
Thanks for the reply and I apologize for the slow response. Nice to get a Teacher's point of view. As I alluded to in the my OP, I've heard from parents (and even a few students) but nada from educators. Interestingly my neighbor, mother of a soon to be eight year old, started subbing half way through the school year last year and is continuing this year. Her commentary on teachers has since changed due to her new perspective...... :-) She even subbed for her son's class and got a new perspective on him and his relationships with his teachers. Neighbor kiddo's school seems to be a breeding ground for Strep, colds and flu (More-so than before covid). This kid has had strep three times already this year..... What's it like in your part of the world? Think covid lockdowns affected their immune systems? Are your snot nosed brats, more or les snotty? Hah! I bet her perspective has changed! And yes, that seems to be par for the course as far as schools being breeding grounds for germs. I think that’s especially true at the elementary level. We’ve also got strep making the rounds (which I’ve managed to avoid so far… knock on wood!) and several stomach bugs (which I did NOT manage to avoid… heh) as well as colds and the flu. I’ve definitely noticed more out, but it’s hard to tell whether it’s due to COVID/not being exposed to those germs previously or just that it’s that time of year. I personally am going overboard with handwashing and I’ve been wearing my glasses instead of contacts so that I don’t touch my eyes. |
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Post by DoTheMath on Dec 13, 2023 1:44:04 GMT
Thanks for the reply and I apologize for the slow response. Nice to get a Teacher's point of view. As I alluded to in the my OP, I've heard from parents (and even a few students) but nada from educators. Interestingly my neighbor, mother of a soon to be eight year old, started subbing half way through the school year last year and is continuing this year. Her commentary on teachers has since changed due to her new perspective...... :-) She even subbed for her son's class and got a new perspective on him and his relationships with his teachers. Neighbor kiddo's school seems to be a breeding ground for Strep, colds and flu (More-so than before covid). This kid has had strep three times already this year..... What's it like in your part of the world? Think covid lockdowns affected their immune systems? Are your snot nosed brats, more or les snotty? Hah! I bet her perspective has changed! And yes, that seems to be par for the course as far as schools being breeding grounds for germs. I think that’s especially true at the elementary level. We’ve also got strep making the rounds (which I’ve managed to avoid so far… knock on wood!) and several stomach bugs (which I did NOT manage to avoid… heh) as well as colds and the flu. I’ve definitely noticed more out, but it’s hard to tell whether it’s due to COVID/not being exposed to those germs previously or just that it’s that time of year. I personally am going overboard with handwashing and I’ve been wearing my glasses instead of contacts so that I don’t touch my eyes. Why avoid touching your eyes? I bet pink looks good on you.......   |
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Post by Jemma Simmons on Dec 13, 2023 3:04:03 GMT
Hah! I bet her perspective has changed! And yes, that seems to be par for the course as far as schools being breeding grounds for germs. I think that’s especially true at the elementary level. We’ve also got strep making the rounds (which I’ve managed to avoid so far… knock on wood!) and several stomach bugs (which I did NOT manage to avoid… heh) as well as colds and the flu. I’ve definitely noticed more out, but it’s hard to tell whether it’s due to COVID/not being exposed to those germs previously or just that it’s that time of year. I personally am going overboard with handwashing and I’ve been wearing my glasses instead of contacts so that I don’t touch my eyes. Why avoid touching your eyes? I bet pink looks good on you.......  |
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