“I Don’t Baby-sit. I Raise Future Presidents”
I teach music; in a Core Knowledge Charter School. From time to time I am accosted or confronted by angry parents who think I am picking on their child, or just too plain strict in general. I have heard parents say such things as, “Why should the kids have to be quiet in the halls? That’s only for the teacher’s convenience.” “Why should the kids have to keep their eyes on the director?” “Music should be fun. Why are there any rules at all?”
I don’t baby-sit. I raise future presidents.
I don’t GIVE students a grade. The student EARNS a grade.
If the ability to sing is a natural, genetic gift; then I would be wholly in error to GIVE a grade based on singing ability.
The ability to perform music correctly is a learned behavior; therefore any one can earn a good grade through giving one’s best effort.
Very well said! It’s so nice to hear that there are professionals who still have such passion in music teaching.