Should children be allowed to grade their teachers?
By DJ
@Daljinder (23236)
Bangalore, India
What do you think? And what criteria should the grading be done?
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@vandana7 (100288)
• India
14 May 16
Here too I have different idea. Did you notice that all children have different birthdates? And different heights, and weights, and colors....etc. etc. So how can we expect all of them to have uniform level of brain growth? One of the reasons I do not like the education system as we have as of now. Judging the knowledge of the child in subjects that he or she would never use in life is silly and waste of brain power. Instead, teach him or her to remain amicable, and respectful, and make him or her feel well that is the library those are the books. Read whatever you will. If your read this, you can become this, else that. If you need help, contact teacher. Then, at the end of such self study by the student, let him or her create something which the adults can guide them in. Examination is nonsense.
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@vandana7 (100288)
• India
15 May 16
@thesids .. I am inclined to say that in today's world there are many things he won't need to memorize...be it tables, be it conversion from metric system to FPS and vice versa...etc. So stuffing it all in and leaving no room for additional information is silly.
Think of it like this...each year new box of knowledge is created. Child's brain size remains the same or may have slightly superior capabilities than what we had. If you want to fill it you need to see that only what needs to be stored is stored.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 16
The ancient Gurukuls like things were quite better.
In today's world however, it would be impossible to identify - subjects that he or she would never use in life - life has got so very complicated today. I would however definitely agree with teaching values, morals, ethics and other virtues too which would help the child become a better human as s/he grows. We miss out on these in the name of anything and the results are ... as we all know... too many crimes, hate, dissatisfaction and what not.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
15 May 16
@vandana7 I don't have any opinions on the question I asked. Just put it up to see what people have to say.
I do agree that examination system is unsatisfactory. CCE was introduced to improve the system and lessen the burden on children. But different schools had implemented the new system differently and somehow inculcated the previous system in it. 
Old habits die hard apparently. 
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
15 May 16
@thesids Yes, it is misinterpreted as such. I don't think it is accurate though. Students more often than not have tuition teachers that work harder than their school teachers.
@marguicha (223028)
• Chile
14 May 16
They would have to explain why they like the teacher or why they don´t.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
14 May 16
@marguicha I think sincerity should be of utmost importance there while answering or giving feedback.
Saying this teacher gave me bad grade so I won't give him or her good grade either will not do.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
14 May 16
In college they have rate a professor. 
But for kids/children, I mean they can voice their opinion anonymously but I'm not sure about grading.
But for kids/children, I mean they can voice their opinion anonymously but I'm not sure about grading.2 people like this
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
14 May 16
@Genipher I did not get that.. but that would be nice. Also, after speeches and presentations, the person also passes a paper so you can review the presentation and add any improvements for them.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
14 May 16
@infatuatedbby @Genipher We got a survey form too. There were questions written and we had to tick yes or no.
I didn't find it satisfactory though. Some answers couldn't be limited to plain yes or no
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@Jdaw1985 (3967)
• Harrells, North Carolina
14 May 16
I am not sure if grading is what i would call it. If the teacher has had to get onto the child then they are going to give them a bad grade kind of like showing favorits. But taking a survey for the teachers mind set would be good.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
15 May 16
@Jdaw1985 Feedback maybe? Yup if students showed favorites then it defeats the whole purpose.
@Jdaw1985 (3967)
• Harrells, North Carolina
15 May 16
@Daljinder Yes an i really can see that they would. The feedback i would say would be a good thing to let the teacher know how well they are doing in the childrens eyes. They would be able to tell if a child is understanding the things that they are teaching or if the teacher needs to think of new things to do.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 May 16
we are evaluated by our students at the end of every semester. i am glad that if i am not on top, i am in number 2 as the most efficient CI (humbly speaking), and it shows with the number of years as a part-time CI for 11 years now (going 12 this school year).
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 May 16
@Daljinder knowledge, skills, and attitude (KSA) just like what we evaluate the learners with but of different scope. the students, when they dislike the CI, write to the Dean and let that CI be interviewed and evaluated again, by the Dean himself.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
15 May 16
@ridingbet Oh cool! 12 years, wow that is a long time. 
What criteria are you evaluated on?
What criteria are you evaluated on?1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
16 May 16
@Daljinder I agree, this is not a great idea.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
15 May 16
@LadyDuck Getting the opinion of young children would mean setting up a whole new procedure. Because they are not mature enough to opine. We first would need to evaluate them to get them to evaluate a teacher. uh... too confusing. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
14 Jul 16
@Daljinder I reckon yes! I think a teacher could improve on how he / she handles teaching and talking to children etc.
There's always room for improvement.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
15 Jul 16
@Daljinder lol I can't think of anyone. I just always did what I was told and accepted people for who they were. Even if they were authority figures. Just took them as they were.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
15 Jul 16
@VivaLaDani13 If I could I would fire my high school Grade 11-Biology & 12 -Physics, Chemistry & Biology teachers. 
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
15 Jul 16
@VivaLaDani13 Which one of your teacher you would want to improve? The one who sucked.... 
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@Curlybobby (370)
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25 May 16
Students in high school and college definitely can be instrumental in ensuring that the teaching staff is up to the mark. In the end, the student is a consumer. And the students pay for the services of the teachers. Once students are old enough and capable of making certain decisions, it is well within their rights to grade teachers and ensure that they are getting the best services possible. The school should come up with a good and confidential questionnaire which judges a teacher based on skill, sensitivity to students needs, racial and gender sensitivity, general conduct in the classroom and other such criteria. For younger students, parents must be actively involved in this process.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
25 May 16
@CurlyBobby You bring up a good point. Thanks for the reply! 
@Curlybobby (370)
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25 May 16
@Daljinder Thanks!! It's my pleasure! And yes, this is a good post!
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@Chellezhere (5738)
• United States
15 May 16
Children can talk to their parents, who can then base their grades upon their own and their child's interactions with the teacher.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
15 May 16
@Chellezhere But wouldn't parents' own impression of the teachers somehow show into the assessment?
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@Chellezhere (5738)
• United States
15 May 16
@Daljinder For the most part, a parent's impression stems from what her children and their friends have said about the teacher.
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