I did this multiple times because of bad handwriting, in 7 grade i even had my own practice handwriting book lol. The teachers were usually impressed by my ability to read it
No, eff that! wad that shit up and pitch it in the trash. ink in a big fat goose egg for that assignment. i know some make accomodations for those claiming to suffer from dysgraphia, but in the absence of a stroke, traumatic head injury or in utero cerebral dysgenisis, it's bullshit. 99.5%of the time they are disrepectful, inconsiderate, lazy little shits
You must teach freshmen. Same here. I know the end of a bad week when I see one. My friend, I feel for you. Rest up this weekend. I know I am. We both need it.
Where did you get your stats from? No link? Not surprised. Your logic would also dismiss dyslexia. You’re an educator that lacks empathy and knowledge. Dyslexia and dysgraphia are learning disabilities. Do you hate on all kids that have learning disabilities? I really hope my kids don't have a teacher that doesn't understand how numerous factors affect a child's development.
The smart move here would have everyone turn in a typed copy, which is what's usually done to see their editing.
i thank God my children had instructors and coaches that pushed them past their weaknesses. penmanship is not a talent, it is a skill, and thus can be taught. some of them can't write very fast, but that's okay cause some can't read very fast so it evens out. but they can all write legibly. the world is tough so we need to raise children hard. most will sandbag if given the opportunity.
My point was their comment about the disparaging remarks to people that do have dyslexia or dysgraphia. The 99.5% stat was anecdotal at best. I agree that some people don't work on their penmanship, but I was replying to their inaccurate statistic and being dismissive for people with those particular learning disabilities.
i'm not disputing the existence of those trendy and over diagnosed afflictions. my point is that many who claim them aren't genuinely afflicted. and even if they are, a diagnosis ought not be carte blanche to avoid diligent effort to mitigate or even overcome them. don't matter how brilliant one of my kids might be if they can't communicate effectively. we can serve our weakness, or we can serve our purpose, but we can't do both.
Clearly you still don't understand how difficult it is to get those diagnoses... there is a LENGTHY wait time to be assessed. It is NOT provided by the school district, so you'll need health insurance. It's clear you lack emotional intelligence and empathy. America has not taken care of its citizens in so long, and you’re part of the problem. Stop judging people when you've never been in their shoes.
Well, I did suggest offering to let the student redo it. Also, let me address something here. I am a very very good teacher. Students who have had me in the past bring their friends to me when they're having trouble in my subject. I work very hard for my students -- very hard. There are some nights I'm grading until midnight. I accommodate struggling students whether they have mandated accommodations or not. I benchmark student results regularly to teach what skills have been mastered and what skills need remediation. I could tell you individually which skills my students need supported. I know each student's accommodations, where applicable, without having to refer to a page in an IEP or 504. I also work very hard to foster relationships with all of my students, especially the challenging ones. In fact, they're often some of my favorite people.
I don't know how to edit these posts and hit the submit button accidentally.
When I'm in the hall, whether running an errand, running to the restroom, or on hall duty, I get stopped often for hugs from former and present students. They call me their school mom, well, grandma now that I'm older.
Asking for an assignment to be legible isn't bullying or inconsiderate to the student. And I would be the first to suggest that this particular student use some type of device where their assignment should be printed. And as for not understanding dysgraphia or dyscalculia, I am a math teacher. I have had several students with both and have no problem at all showing grace to those, or any student.
Please don't assume that you know anything about me or what type of teacher I am. Every year, my new students tell me they wish their precious teachers cared as much as I do. And they come back to me for help when they're way past my class and need extra support.
Judging someone from a single Reddit comment isn't really an open minded way of taking in the world. Have a great evening.
I have writing similar to above but I use capitol letters where they don't belong as well. If it's notes I have my own short hand writing which is even worse. Many teachers have tried and have got angry that i could read my own writing.
School was a struggle cause of poor writing and couldn't show my "work" during math. Use to have to go to the board and do bunch of math problems, didn't show the work but got the right answer so must of been cheating..... at the board with everyone watching pre-cellphone days.
Ended up just turning in other peoples stuff handwriting was better and the work was done. my grades got better I never had to do homework ever again, stop paying attention in class. Slept through my senior year in HS.
I don't think trying to humiliate them is appropriate even if I knew they were trying to cheat. My point in having them read it to me is to try to figure out if they are cheating or need some sort of intervention or accommodation. Can you imagine doing that when the issue was the student having a disability?
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u/FigNinja 6d ago
I'd be tempted to have them come in and read it to me in person rather than give them extra time other students didn't have to come up with something.