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4th grade
By bayleigh

I agree with what CD said. These kids can't sit through lecture for 80 minutes.My Gosh!

You are not the one with the problem, he is but he is making it your problem. Well, since he has come to you then you let him know!
You ARE doing the right thing. All kids do not learn the same. You have to have a variety of teaching strategies/methods. I can't even imagine doing science with all lecture. There is SO MUCH he could be doing that would get these kids involved in their learning. They are really missing out and HE is not doing HIS job! He has to realize that he must modify where need be (especially

with resource kids!). Like you I read tests aloud to some kids, modify their assignment, work with a partner, lots of hands-on etc.

I just wanted to let you know that you ARE thinking right! And he needs to be told. He came to you about this, so go back to him and give him an answer---that HE needs to change, and NOW! You can just tell him that you have had time to think through all things thoroughly and you would like to discuss this matter with him. You understand his concerns and you have given this great thought. Have your grade book, make notes before you meet with him so you can cover all the important issues. Share with him your ideas and how it meets the kids' needs. Tell him that you are willing to be there for him if he needs to run an idea by you or needs to know how to implement certain techniques, etc.

I wish you lots of luck. Keep us posted as to how this comes out!