Prior to stating what exactly my pet peeve is, I'd like to mention that my internship experience has really picked up now and it is...fabulous. I LOVE my supervisors and the experience that I'm gaining. It is soooo valuable.
That being said, one of my biggest pet peeves is when I'm sitting in a team meeting and people are complaining about how they don't have enough resources. Naturally, my instinct is to suggest that they inform the District about their concerns. Unfortunately, the answer that I always get is, "oh, of course we have," with a frequent eye roll or a "don't even go there" attitude. But I'm serious. Maybe it's my lack of experience, but how many problems could be solved with a research-based time study assessment of school needs? If the evidence is strongly supported, can the district really deny the need? I find that hard to believe. The problem, I think, is that yes, people often complain about needing more resources. But unless you present a strong argument with evidence instead of a generic situations then really...why would anyone take you seriously?
Monday, January 26, 2009
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