Duval Homeroom initially sounded great. The thought of high-risk teachers being able to teach from home was comforting to many, though unfortunately, it didn't work like that, and you had to apply and hope you get it. Then we learned that Duval Home from teachers would have to teach from the schools, and we all let out a collective what the %$#@, how does that make any sense.
I have since heard it is up to principals and asked the district for clarification.
Speaking of principals, I am told they have incredible leeway as to who is assigned teach in Duval Homeroom or not.
Several teachers told me their principals told them they were too strong, and they needed them in the classroom. The reward for doing a good job just became to risk your life.
Numerous teachers who signed up have said they are being turned into hybrid teachers who will see DHR children and those in the building, sometimes at the same time and sometimes at different times. This means their first period may be entirely B&M, their second entirely DHR, and their third a combination of both.
I am having a hard time visualizing being both a DHR and a B&M teacher at the same time, but I guess that one day of extra training will smooth everything out (sic).
Some teachers are being told they are now DHR teachers at least part of the day. They didn't apply for it or want it, but now they are doing it.
DHR was designed to keep people home and safe with the added benefit of making in class schools smaller, but that may not always be the case either. I have heard of teachers that have been told to expect considerable numbers in DHR and the same in their regular classes, though if we are honest, any classroom with more than 10-12 kids, it will be impossible to socially distance.
Also, how is it the day before (most) teachers show up, and we have many more questions than answers?
We are flailing as a district. We are in a hole and continuing to dig. We could and should be doing a lot better.
If anyone reading this is having success with DHR, they think it is working at least for them well, please let me know because I would love to be wrong and to hear some good news.
I don't know what else to say.
I have since heard it is up to principals and asked the district for clarification.
Speaking of principals, I am told they have incredible leeway as to who is assigned teach in Duval Homeroom or not.
Several teachers told me their principals told them they were too strong, and they needed them in the classroom. The reward for doing a good job just became to risk your life.
Numerous teachers who signed up have said they are being turned into hybrid teachers who will see DHR children and those in the building, sometimes at the same time and sometimes at different times. This means their first period may be entirely B&M, their second entirely DHR, and their third a combination of both.
I am having a hard time visualizing being both a DHR and a B&M teacher at the same time, but I guess that one day of extra training will smooth everything out (sic).
Some teachers are being told they are now DHR teachers at least part of the day. They didn't apply for it or want it, but now they are doing it.
DHR was designed to keep people home and safe with the added benefit of making in class schools smaller, but that may not always be the case either. I have heard of teachers that have been told to expect considerable numbers in DHR and the same in their regular classes, though if we are honest, any classroom with more than 10-12 kids, it will be impossible to socially distance.
Also, how is it the day before (most) teachers show up, and we have many more questions than answers?
We are flailing as a district. We are in a hole and continuing to dig. We could and should be doing a lot better.
If anyone reading this is having success with DHR, they think it is working at least for them well, please let me know because I would love to be wrong and to hear some good news.
I don't know what else to say.
And in the end, it will be teachers who make it work regardless of the conditions the district is laying down. If only they would get out of our way ...
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