"A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron."-- Horace Mann
It is as futile to try and change the shape of cold iron as it is to teach a student who is not inspired to learn. A good teacher cares enough to inspire his/her students to learn. So if a teacher wonders why a student isn't learning, he should check to see if he/she is hammering on cold iron.
I worked on my diagnosis report but it was quite challenging to interpret the assessment results, determine where the students should be at in his/her instructional program and then make recommendations for a program to teach the necessary skills that will give a struggling reading a better chance at reading success. This is a major responsibility. What if my interpretation of the results are wrong? What if they aren't reliable? What if I am so off -base? What if......? That's why I am really glad that the reports will be reviewed for advisors' comments before final presenation. I wouldn't want to mess a kid up anymore than he already is.
(Image by Faye Kaible: Somewhere in Turkey, November 09)
Faye,
ReplyDeleteI concur. It's always important that you have a strong diagnostic case report that will truly inform the parents and ultimately benefit the student. By the way, the photo you've posted is beautiful! Thanks for inspiring everyone with the various pictures that you've personally taken. Keep up the great work!
Best regards,
Dr. Rivera