This is something we all know to be true but are expected to just 'deal with it.' And teachers who can't are considered bad teachers......... Margaret A. Cohen-Jackel, M.S.S.A. (972) 077-9330695 (972) 052-2937800 (USA)216-592-8004 -----Original Message----- From: etni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:etni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michele Ben Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:38 PM To: ETNI Subject: [etni] interesting article - we're not alone! About how mixed level classes can cause behavioral issues. I especiially like the part where it says that teachers are required t oplan at many levels but that this is unrealistic because it is so time consuming. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/8061983/Bad-behaviour-caused-by-mixed-ability-classes.html ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** -----------------------------------------------