Sadly, many are. It’s job vs profession. To some it is a profession when it comes to better pay, but is just a job when comes to anything beyond the 7:45 – 3:15 work day. We are starting to see clearer lines be drawn and it is not old vs young.
This cartoon goes to the heart of teachers as learners. The nice gentleman in the tie can accept the job offer and only do what is asked, disappearing after contracted hours. Or he can accept the job offer and use every resource, practice, and tool to ensure that his kids learn those skills in the context of a modern education.
Scott
I really wish I could take your classes. Anyway I love the little cartoon – looks great. When I go through my staff I know right away who my longball hitters are. They do a tremendous amount that goes beyond the walls of their individual classroom and the 7:15-3:00 contract. The opposite of love has never been hate. It’s apathy. Getting rid of the apathetic crowd would be a good start to reforming education.
Sadly, many are. It’s job vs profession. To some it is a profession when it comes to better pay, but is just a job when comes to anything beyond the 7:45 – 3:15 work day. We are starting to see clearer lines be drawn and it is not old vs young.
This cartoon goes to the heart of teachers as learners. The nice gentleman in the tie can accept the job offer and only do what is asked, disappearing after contracted hours. Or he can accept the job offer and use every resource, practice, and tool to ensure that his kids learn those skills in the context of a modern education.
Choices, choices. We all have em’ right?
not sure if Ken’s comment only applies to teachers…
Scott
I really wish I could take your classes. Anyway I love the little cartoon – looks great. When I go through my staff I know right away who my longball hitters are. They do a tremendous amount that goes beyond the walls of their individual classroom and the 7:15-3:00 contract. The opposite of love has never been hate. It’s apathy. Getting rid of the apathetic crowd would be a good start to reforming education.
FYI, Robert Barden has an excellent extension of this conversation on his blog:
http://snipurl.com/25rhk
Great post, Robert!
I saw this and thought the artist must read this blog! Laugh or cry?
Might be a great discussion starter at an administrative conference or with legislators, eh?
Loved it!