[etni] Fw: The Literature changes

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Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:17:38 +0200
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From: Esther Revivo - estherrv@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: The Literature changes

I would just like to clarify something with those "in the know":
Someone previously mentioned the inability to use any other than "original 
texts," (or something similar.) Does that mean we will no longer be able to 
use literature from books such as "The Cool Collection," by ECB that have a 
great deal of vocabulary definitions alongside the texts? What did whoever 
mentioned this point mean?

For, if one must teach literature to weak 4 pointers without the above 
necessary aid, the entire literature lesson will become one long boring 
futile exercise. When the teacher must explain every other word of poetic 
vocabulary, no enjoyment can be felt by pupils; it's a real pain in the 
neck. This is really important to me so thanks in advance to anyone who can 
clear this up.

Regarding the in-service course for literature, I have one suggestion for 
the future: I cannot believe that in this day and age it isn't feasible to 
have such courses available on-line. Traveling after a full day of work is 
extremely difficult for us all. I can bring as an example the wonderful 
tutorial that Judy Steiner had on Anglit.net about grading compositions, 
which I did to "check myself." The tutorial for checking both D and F/G 
compositions took about 45 minutes each and was really fantastic. (I lack 
self-confidence in checking compositions and was thrilled to see I am really 
doing it correctly :) There must be some way to implement  this for the 
Literature course.

 I have left on early pension due to a health issue, and currently teach 
only ninth and tenth grade classes, but I know that had I continued 
full-time, this course would pose a tremendous problem for me as I am zonked 
after a full day at school; don't own a car; get dizzy traveling; etc. Even 
the 25 minute bus trip to Beer Sheva leaves me so weak, I am not able to 
function properly the following day. Why can't online courses be an option 
for ALL such courses??

Esther Revivo
Ulpanat Tzvia, Sedot Negev


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