Frustration!! The readings I need for an assignment have been taken off the Uni website for 2 days now. For what reason, I do not know. I actually want to get this assignment done early so I can have it checked by the Teaching and Learning Centre. Essays are a weakness for me, and this lecturer only gave me a pass+ for my last essay (last year). I would love to get at least a credit.
This essay is about integrating Creative Arts into other curriculum areas which makes perfect sense to me, but is a radical idea for some teachers out there.
Speaking of teachers, have I mentioned my idea yet?
I am thinking of pulling the kids out of School in term 4 and trialling homeschooling. Why you ask? Has she flipped? Is this another one of Jo's crazy ideas? Is she battling her contentment issues again, and feels the need to change something in her life? Read on, no, maybe, and no.
My issue is that I think the kids (particularly Matt) have lost their passion for learning. He is a bright button (do I sound like one of those mothers?), and is so bored at school. I would love to let them have some time to learn about the things that they are interested in, not what the teacher has programmed (don't you hate that word, program!). I feel it's time I took some serious responsibility for their education other than getting them to school and supervising (extremely boring!) homework.
I have this romantic (wonderful) idea of homeschooling; excursions to the beach to study rockpools, building giant sculptures in the loungeroom, microscopes, telescopes, experiments, and snuggling up on the lounge (with popcorn) to watch cool documentaries. I will keep you posted.
'Inspiring Teachers' was on again tonight (thanks for calling to remind me mum).
This is a great show, definitely worth watching.
About Me
- Jo
- I am a busy and excitable wife, mum of 4, and uni student. I am a lover of cooking, crafting, op-shopping and reading. I am a Christian, thankful for God's grace every day.
4 comments:
Yes, I agree that studying by distance education can sometimes be very frustrating. I agree that integrating Creative Arts into other school subjects would be fantastic for the kids. If you know the titles of the readings perhaps I could get them for you. Let me know.
You're certainly not alone in your disillusionment with the public school system. As you know, alternative forms of schooling, as well as home schooling, are very popular up here. My friends Helen and Louise sent their kids to an alternative school in Lane Cove many years ago (don't know if it's still going).
If you think the kids would enjoy it and you can manage it, why not give home schooling a try. It would no doubt take lots of energy, but you've got plenty of that! I could come down occasionally and give you a break. Any chance of talking to someone who is home schooling in your area. There would be a million people you could talk to up here and no doubt lots of information in the library. Please let me know if I can be of any help.
Lots of love, Nana Jan.
Thanks for being so encouraging Mum. Maybe you could come and teach a 'unit' on something? if you see any good books, borrow them and bring them down in April.
I forgot to ask how your first Italian lesson went?? Ciao.
You are so Tasmanian!!!!
Home schooling heaven down here too! I'll add that to the list...chooks, vegie patch, recycled clothing, op shopping, 'green' food...going bush walking this weekend?
"you are so tasmanian!!"
Is that a good thing? Maybe we should move down there?, or just keep being 'Tasmanian' in McMansionville up here.
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