tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post6086903573674919492..comments2023-10-07T02:42:10.642-07:00Comments on Coalition for Kid-Friendly Schools: Whole Brain ParentsFedUpMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00951858601020687242noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post-56175133842909496352012-01-27T10:11:25.935-08:002012-01-27T10:11:25.935-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post-3888946770754569882011-05-09T06:17:27.498-07:002011-05-09T06:17:27.498-07:00Call me crazy but it seems very Orwellian to me. I...Call me crazy but it seems very Orwellian to me. I'm as flabbergasted as the rest of you. If I were a teacher doing this to my class I certainly wouldn't film it, put it on YouTube and brag about it in a blog. These Whole Brainers are some sick people. Farrah Shipley is totally frightening. I'm with PsychMom-I'd not allow my kid in a Whole Brain classroom either.Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post-65757243227404395452011-05-09T05:43:49.980-07:002011-05-09T05:43:49.980-07:00PsychMom says:
I don't know what I expect whe...PsychMom says:<br /><br />I don't know what I expect when I start watching those videos, but I'm always still shocked. First, I'm shocked that they're kindergarten kids, sitting at huge desks, eyes front, in rows. Second, that all that movement is supposed to be meaningful. Third, that the teacher has her eye on every single movement and is controlling those children to that degree is frightening.<br /><br />I think the proponents of this method like it because they can control behaviour so efficiently. If that's what you're going for ...I guess they've got it made. I've said it before....I'll repeat myself (10 times if they like)...I would not allow my child in a Whole Brain classroom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post-1524191296211558162011-05-07T03:03:56.487-07:002011-05-07T03:03:56.487-07:00For those with strong stomachs, here's Farrah ...For those with strong stomachs, here's Farrah Shipley's website:<br /><br /><a href="http://mrsshipleywholebrainteaching.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Kindergarten Heaven</a><br /><br />I think the Biffler will find that the internet is beyond his control.FedUpMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00951858601020687242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post-2770016431115015222011-05-06T13:44:53.099-07:002011-05-06T13:44:53.099-07:00I couldn't stand to watch much of the videos, ...I couldn't stand to watch much of the videos, but boy she does come across as hostile.FedUpMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00951858601020687242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post-3049025241287689232011-05-06T13:08:53.074-07:002011-05-06T13:08:53.074-07:00Also, It's pervy for a teacher to laugh abou...Also, It's pervy for a teacher to laugh about parents not allowing young children to talk freely in their own home due to her complaints about said children. <br />Also, she may say she doesn't scold but in her videos I see and hear her scolding and showing hostility on her face at times towards the children for no other reason than that's just who she is.Suburban Chicken Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171878298939073055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post-24391571355924221852011-05-06T12:51:36.321-07:002011-05-06T12:51:36.321-07:00That's so stupid, it must have come from Farra...That's so stupid, it must have come from Farrah Shipley. <br /> Recently, Chris Biffle added another tier to the bottom of his teacher pyramid scheme. To become a Whole Brain Teaching Intern now, you must start a blog, link with other Whole Brain Teacher bloggers, and link back to his website. After successful internship Whole Brain Tears may/might become paid Whole Brain Presenters. <br /> Mrs. Shipley was one of several who immediately started their blogs. (Though I believe she was already a Biffle intern.) She writes she never had any teacher training before becoming a teacher at her charter school several years ago. That's right, in Texas, you may teach in a charter sans certificate.<br /> She also has videos. Wanna see some unhappy Kindergarten students? Check out her out then. <br />http://www.youtube.com/user/KinderTeacherRise<br /><br />Why do you suppose Chris Biffle wants his devotees to publicly blog and backlink rather than use his website's forum? <br />Google Whole Brain Teaching and you'll find Coalition For Kid Friendly Schools consistently at the top of the SE.Suburban Chicken Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171878298939073055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post-63944997026077685462011-05-06T06:14:49.897-07:002011-05-06T06:14:49.897-07:00PsychMom says:
I don't like this method of cl...PsychMom says:<br /><br />I don't like this method of classroom management but this instance of parent "engagement" is not really different from reading logs, or any of those papers that come home telling parents what they're supposed to do with their "students". <br /><br />I feel bad for the kids too, and I feel bad for the parents because it means they are as trapped as their kids are. It's all just really sad, and has nothing to do with success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com