tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post1139809804240029680..comments2024-03-18T20:06:15.193-05:00Comments on TEACH SUZUKI: Monday Morning Check In: Teaching and PurposePaula E. Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-71855167111742234132011-12-15T07:40:50.659-06:002011-12-15T07:40:50.659-06:00Thanks, Barb. My husband thinks the lesson the tea...Thanks, Barb. My husband thinks the lesson the teacher taught was that she isn't someone to mess with. After remembering the tone of voice I heard, I think he may be right. It just seemed so rigid, especially when there were two more days in the exam period and still some open slots to fill. Sad.Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-27336986370462052252011-12-14T19:27:28.243-06:002011-12-14T19:27:28.243-06:00I'm guessing the teacher wants to be firm in o...I'm guessing the teacher wants to be firm in order to give the policies teeth. But I always remember Barbara Coloroso's teaching. While it isn't good to be a "jellyfish", neither is it good to be a "brick wall". "Backbone" is strong, but flexible, and a good way to be. If it's a power thing for this teacher, that's too bad.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389375377426385825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-61078949326387765992011-12-13T09:36:06.880-06:002011-12-13T09:36:06.880-06:00Thank you, cellochic! This post was a difficult on...Thank you, cellochic! This post was a difficult one to write and mostly cathartic for me in the process. I'm still thinking about that conversation. I appreciate that the post struck you in a positive way. I wasn't sure how others would receive it, because it does touch on a sticky subject. It is certainly a reminder to me to keep my focus on my purpose and motivation as a teacher.Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-75238340473555451102011-12-12T11:54:13.120-06:002011-12-12T11:54:13.120-06:00Thanks for sharing this! We truly must be compass...Thanks for sharing this! We truly must be compassionate towards others if we expect others to be compassionate towards us in our hour of need!cellochichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15860191865178156169noreply@blogger.com