But can they spell?

October

A recent discussion on the Education Writers Association listserv centered around whether someone visiting a classroom should correct a teacher who misspells a word on the blackboard/whiteboard, especially if there’s a chance the students would copy down the mistake. A second thread mused on correcting a teacher/administrator who mispronounces a word. Should a teacher’s dignity be questioned in the presence of students? Should the adult be corrected?

This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 31st, 2006 at 4:48 pm by Randi Weiner.
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Diana Bellettieri November 1st, 2006 at 11:59 am
One reason I decided against becoming a teacher is because I’m a horrible speller and was afraid of making mistakes on the blackboard! (I’m not kidding….)

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