Do nothing or say something?

Re: Do nothing or say something?

• SRodi811 member

  

  September 2013

  KrsCrp83 said:

  Assuming the series is appropriate for the age level (which I'm guessing it is), I would definitely say something.  What if there are kids in the class who have already read and really enjoyed that series?  Then she is probably making these kids feel bad about their reading habits, which is a real problem.

  
  

  As an English teacher, I tell my students that I want them to read what they enjoy - whatever that may be, as long as it is appropriate for their age group.  I can't imagine telling kids that certain books are trash or banning them from my classroom.  My goal is to get my kids to read more.  What do I care if it's a book I don't particularly enjoy?  As an adult, no one is going to tell me I can't read a certain book, so I don't feel that I have the right to say that to a student.  Only the kids' parents can make that call.

  This exactly!
  

  Books Read in 2016: 4/50
  
  

  Report0 Reply
• Savanna111911 member

  

  September 2013

  Keep us posted and let us know the eventual outcome.

  

  

  

  
  
   
  
  

  Report0 Reply
• sonore32 member

  

  September 2013

  mrsvedo said:

  Pebble_Cafe said:

  Okay, thanks everyone!

  I will talk to the principal. I have not talked to the teacher directly. I'm weary of bringing it up with her because I only see her when her class come for library time. I rather not have any discussion in front of students. Besides, there is hardly time with me helping the kids and checking out.

  My plan is to talk to him about my concern - what I observed/heard - but not name names. Is that reasonable? 

  I think naming names is called for here, but tactfully. I like that you haven't called her out in front of the students. Teachers have a tough enough time without having students see them being challenged by their peers (although the teacher is CLEARLY in the wrong here).
  
  When you go to the principle I'd start out by asking his expectations regarding teachers banning age appropriate books from the classroom. After he responds, I would bring in the specifics of the situation.
  
  Good luck and way to look out for the kids!
  

  Yes! When approaching administrators about policies or anything like this instead of immediately attacking whoever (not that you would) it's always good to make them state the policy for you first...sometimes they can't which is always telling. But that way once they've stated it they can't go back (or if they try, you can call them out on it).
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Report1 Reply