I understand your side as well, and I somewhat agree, it is much better than when I was in school although the kids behavior at times is not. The issue with what I see as 'programming' is, from what I have found out, teachers much follow the curiculum to the 'T', and have removed the option to paddle from your hands. So the teachers are limited on proper punishments and such and cannot 'run free' and adapt the curiculum to thier as well as the kids needs.. The sad part most of this type of behavior comes from the home with parents not holding kids accountable for thier actions so when they get into school the classmates and teachers have to deal with it. I truly understand the sit down and horrid rudeness in classrooms. There is one in few of my classes in college that most all hate including teachers...sleeps in class, when next to his female friend will not shut up during the whole class, or plays with the mobile phone, and completely horridly RUDE to everyone. I will say it hurts all of us in classes where we DO want to lean but constatnly are distracted by him....UUGGHH! Erin, The programing in school is WAY better, especially for those who do well to ok with reading and writing. It's the students who have another intelligence that are getting neglected in the younger years. I wish we had had differentiated instruction, more hands on experiences, and the resources that I use on an everyday basis, when I went to school. Not only are my students engaged, (if only the others would stop talking, sit down, and stop being loud and rude), but I am able to teach grammar and make it fun. Today's programming allows my students who have been socialized by parents more advantages and chances at creativity than ever before, (using the socialized term to cover the huge category of behaviors). It's the students with their parent's blessings who are sociopathic/ running wild with no guidance, wrecking it for the rest, especially in the special ed room. (I am not including the severely abused youth in this category, they have much to over come. We see more of this too. )
The attitude is, they are special ed so deal with it... and while at it these students had better pass the district and state tests. I do my best and enjoy what I can. This year I have classes with students who have been taught manners and common courtesy. Last years 8th graders were a relief to see go. I am still miffed that one of the teachers did not put the star decorations, ( I bought on sale for 5 ea- regular 100 each),up out of their reach. They destroyed everything they could get to in her room and mine. Parents enabled this group and I am so glad I never have to have them in class again. It's not fun having parents target you when it is their kid tearing up your belonging, stealing, and throwing chairs and desks. The good kids have to deal with being in the room with them too. I am so grateful for the behavior systems in place now. If the student will not cooperate, it eventually turns into discipline and the parents "have" to be a part of it. They can't brush us off anymore.
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