tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post224685673997605891..comments2024-03-28T00:28:06.035+13:00Comments on leading and learning: Mary Chamberlain's defense of National Standards.Bruce Hammondshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1433018806286755482009-12-15T22:54:40.287+13:002009-12-15T22:54:40.287+13:00What you are writing about 'National's'...What you are writing about 'National's' Standards makes real sense -I hope people are reading and sharing your ideas. Keep up the great work. We need wise voices like yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-89252227372950717072009-12-10T20:42:58.754+13:002009-12-10T20:42:58.754+13:00Thank you Bruce. We are hoping to invite you to c...Thank you Bruce. We are hoping to invite you to come and speak at our school (Shelly Park) and share your vision and experience with our staff. I believe you know our Pricipal Brian Rolfe and advise you to expect a phone call soon!<br />Thanks again!Ms Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14960346611920687876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-10678482332914319412009-12-10T12:00:22.039+13:002009-12-10T12:00:22.039+13:00Thanks 'Mrs F'.There is, as you say, nothi...Thanks 'Mrs F'.There is, as you say, nothing to be gained by introducing National Standards but a lot to be lost when it comes to creative teaching.<br /><br />It the fighting to retain, or regain, the the creativity of teachers that is at stake.<br /><br />How is Howick?Bruce Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-58476923036098537142009-12-09T22:00:24.875+13:002009-12-09T22:00:24.875+13:00Thank you Bruce for your thoughts. I do not under...Thank you Bruce for your thoughts. I do not understand the benefit of National Standards as, I'm sure you've heard many times before, what more will this tell teachers about their students? And in addition what support, if any, will be provided for these children in the tail of achievement? I don't understand how National standards will improve anything. We already know where our children are and inform parents of this using, for example, MOE guidelines that most children should achieve Red 1 by 6 months at school using the Ready to Read series and Level 14 by the end of their first year at school. If only the Government was pledging to provide increased funding for children who are not achieving but I cannot see this happening! I have taught in a low decile school and am now in a decile 10 school and completely agree with your comments in this blog post in that regard. I look forward to reading your next post!Ms Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14960346611920687876noreply@blogger.com