The Pretender wrote:

What's the tractor with the yellow cab hiding in the back ground?

The school has a 3020

The Pretender wrote:

I find these pictures quite inspiring

That's what FH said.

Lots of kids get a hard time, they know nowt, have no respect, won't and just want to doss around etc. Most kids are fine, just a pity that we don't see more pictures of them achieving things. It is also good to see people learning an actual skill instead of learning the theory. I'm not saying the theory isn;t important, it is, but some kids like to get in amongst it and have a go. Probably really good for their confidence.

Good Work

The Pretender wrote:

Lots of kids get a hard time, they know nowt, have no respect, won't and just want to doss around etc. Most kids are fine, just a pity that we don't see more pictures of them achieving things. It is also good to see people learning an actual skill instead of learning the theory. I'm not saying the theory isn;t important, it is, but some kids like to get in amongst it and have a go. Probably really good for their confidence. Good Work

The kids in this country have had it bred into them that anything which moves or makes a noise will kill them.
They have also been encouraged to spend most of their lives in 'further education' which is a modern version of draught dodging from the workplace.

People in education all generally have college degrees. They did well and tend to think everyone would want what they have gained, they have a mentality of " I went to college, had a great time, why wouldn't everyone want to do that ?" The curriculum is patterned after what those people liked and did. Some people are more motivated by visual or manual learning, "hands on" for want of a better term.

All the time I hear of students who are causing problems for the reading, science or math teacher but yet many times they are talking about some of my better students, students who come to my classes and work and help and cause no problems.
I have had students who have been more academically inclined, not really someone who has a lot of skills in the shop area, students who really don't want to be there. What would their day be like if they had 7 hours of wood working and welding and 1 of reading or math ? I think they would be causing me some problems. But yet we think Johnny or Jane who wants to be an artist or mechanic should sit in a classroom 7 hours and be glad to get the one hour a day of a subject they have an interest in.

Enough.

McFarmer wrote:

People in education all generally have college degrees. They did well and tend to think everyone would want what they have gained, they have a mentality of " I went to college, had a great time, why wouldn't everyone want to do that ?" The curriculum is patterned after what those people liked and did. Some people are more motivated by visual or manual learning, "hands on" for want of a better term. All the time I hear of students who are causing problems for the reading, science or math teacher but yet many times they are talking about some of my better students, students who come to my classes and work and help and cause no problems. I have had students who have been more academically inclined, not really someone who has a lot of skills in the shop area, students who really don't want to be there. What would their day be like if they had 7 hours of wood working and welding and 1 of reading or math ? I think they would be causing me some problems. But yet we think Johnny or Jane who wants to be an artist or mechanic should sit in a classroom 7 hours and be glad to get the one hour a day of a subject they have an interest in. Enough.

Enough maybe, but I agree all the same.

Most boys underperform in ordinary school because they're bored stiff and don't see the point of what is being pushed at them. I have to agree with them.

What is amazing is the number of children that wear glasses. In the UK they would probably have contact lenses, or just have good eyesight. Is that from the in-breeding programme? BTW I'm pretty sure I know which one has the saucy mummy

Fat Hill wrote:

What is amazing is the number of children that wear glasses. In the UK they would probably have contact lenses, or just have good eyesight. Is that from the in-breeding programme? BTW I'm pretty sure I know which one has the saucy mummy

And we save money by only having one style of glasses available, blue and black choices.

A few more done, my classes are almost over for the year.

A table :



Another :



and another :



A bunch more :




Couple of vases :



A bowl :



Making a sign :

It is good to see kids being taught proper skills, shame our education system is staffed by of lefty work shy tossers else we might still have proper wood and metalwork shops in our schools.

Brian the Snail wrote:

It is good to see kids being taught proper skills, shame our education system is staffed by of lefty work shy tossers else we might still have proper wood and metalwork shops in our schools.

So do you have any recourse ? Our schools are controlled nearly entirely by a local school board, elected by the district residents. If enough people want something taught, or don't, the board is pretty responsive.

Brian the Snail wrote:

It is good to see kids being taught proper skills, shame our education system is staffed by of lefty work shy tossers else we might still have proper wood and metalwork shops in our schools.

I think it's that, and the Health and Safety brigade worrying in case little Johnnie gets a splinter. I did both woodwork and metalwork at school all those years back. But my kids have not had the chance and have done neither. I'm still awful at welding though.
Congratulate your pupils Mac. That is some quality stuff they have produced. Well done.

Mac, great to see the young girl who has done the wood turning.

Its a real nice skill to see someone enjoying.

Like the Case table, dont let them make a MF cupboard, the door would not shut.

kipper wrote:

Like the Case table, dont let them make a MF cupboard, the door would not shut.

Really good work Mac, the kids look really proud

kipper wrote:

Like the Case table, dont let them make a MF cupboard, the door would not shut.

I only spotted the IH on the lower level now, great stuff