Educationally sub normal
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Do they stil use that phrase in schools or is 'learning difficulties' the current vogue phrase?
Saw a groups of kids referred to as educatinaly sub normal in a documnet today and it felt like it was a throw back to the 1950's, in fact the only Google I can find of the term is in Hansards from the 1960's.
Saw a groups of kids referred to as educatinaly sub normal in a documnet today and it felt like it was a throw back to the 1950's, in fact the only Google I can find of the term is in Hansards from the 1960's.
In a meeting with my kids' teachers, I asked how they ranked in their respective classes. They informed me that they did nto rank the students. Waht utter tosh.
The kids will be ranked at some point with biright ones going off to be doctors, lawyers, and engineers, and the dopes will shuffle off into mediocrity. I think it is a good idea to know where they fit in at an early stage rather than wait 'til it is too late!
The teachers at least told me that they did very well in the Wexford tests, top couple percentile, but I still want to know how they compare with their classmates.
The kids will be ranked at some point with biright ones going off to be doctors, lawyers, and engineers, and the dopes will shuffle off into mediocrity. I think it is a good idea to know where they fit in at an early stage rather than wait 'til it is too late!
The teachers at least told me that they did very well in the Wexford tests, top couple percentile, but I still want to know how they compare with their classmates.
chunkymonkey71 said:
8Ace said:
Think they use SEN now - special educational needs. ESN remains a good insult though.
We dont even use THAT anymore. Anything with Special is a No No.What people don't realise is that a child with SEN can be one that is extremely bright and requires "special" treatment. It's not just used for the thick kids anymore.
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Brown and Boris said:
Do they stil use that phrase in schools or is 'learning difficulties' the current vogue phrase?
Saw a groups of kids referred to as educatinaly sub normal in a documnet today and it felt like it was a throw back to the 1950's, in fact the only Google I can find of the term is in Hansards from the 1960's.
One of our teachers used to use it in the mid-80s. "Educationally sub-normal are ya lad? Eh? Eh?"Saw a groups of kids referred to as educatinaly sub normal in a documnet today and it felt like it was a throw back to the 1950's, in fact the only Google I can find of the term is in Hansards from the 1960's.
Happy days...
Pickled Piper said:
chunkymonkey71 said:
8Ace said:
Think they use SEN now - special educational needs. ESN remains a good insult though.
We dont even use THAT anymore. Anything with Special is a No No.Gassing Station | The Pie & Piston Archive | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff