When I was teaching freshman English at EMU, our supervisors explicitly told us not to worry about grammar and punctuation, and to teach ideas. Trouble was, about half the students in any given class couldn't write a sentence. A freaking sentence!
But much as in Joshua's situation, there was no interest in hearing the instructors' side of things. In fact, when we strayed from the curriculum and tried to actually give the kids the skills to teach-- Well, let's just say it was only last month that my supervisor killed a $500 speaking engagement for me at EMU.
It's absolutely insane. I hope Joshua's friend is able to find a better position elsewhere.
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Date: 2009-08-31 12:52 am (UTC)But much as in Joshua's situation, there was no interest in hearing the instructors' side of things. In fact, when we strayed from the curriculum and tried to actually give the kids the skills to teach-- Well, let's just say it was only last month that my supervisor killed a $500 speaking engagement for me at EMU.
It's absolutely insane. I hope Joshua's friend is able to find a better position elsewhere.