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Monday, August 28, 2006
‘No Nap for the Weary’
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Okay, the last blog entry was something of a bust … how about this story by Aileen Dodd about kindergartners unwinding by looking at books instead of stretching out on a plastic sleep mat for a nap?
Teachers say children weren’t sleeping during naptime anyway, so they decided to use the time for other things. But some parents say their kids a short snooze.
Parents, teachers, what’s your experience?
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Should Men Teach Boys and Women Teach Girls?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A study showing boys learn better from teachers who are men and girls learn better from teachers who are women is generating some buzz and controversy. Here’s an AP story.
Among other findings, the study reported that “gender influences attitudes.
For example, with a female teacher, boys were more likely to be seen as disruptive. Girls were less likely to be considered inattentive or disorderly.
In a class taught by a man, girls were more likely to say the subject was not useful for their future. They were less likely to look forward to the class or to ask questions,” according to the AP story.
The author does not recommend any broad policy changes, and many are questioning his work, which looked at test scores and self-reported attitudes.
Parents and teachers, please share your experiences and help shed some light…
