Return-Path: <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id g3PJdru11507; Thu, 25 Apr 2002 15:39:54 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 15:39:54 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <20020425193735.90810.qmail@web20402.mail.yahoo.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Colleen Angaiak <c_angaiak@yahoo.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:1002] Re: Parents as first teachers (long) X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Status: O Content-Length: 1171 Lines: 37 Virginia, While I haven't had tons of teaching experience, I am a teacher, as is my husband. I think that when you have a permanent classroom situation, you can get very territorial, and having someone come in just feels somewhat uncomfortable. You come up with ways that work for you and the students you have at that time, and you fear someone may come in and tell you you're doing it "wrong." Plus there's always the fear of public failure, either real or perceived. I know that just as a parent, I always modify a little bit when my mom or other family members are around, and I remember feeling that need when being observed as a teacher. It's just not a comfortable feeling. Finally, there is so much pressure on teachers that I think having someone watch how you do things, particularly if you are aware of what can go wrong, is just stressful. Just my insights! ===== Colleen Angaiak Even Start Coordinator Literacy Council of Alaska 1949 Gillam Way Fairbanks, AK 99709 Phone: 907/456-5013 Fax: 907/456-1657 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.yahoo.com/
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