My girl acts dumb in class but is a smart alec at home

[tamarind]

My girl is now in P1. I spoke to her form teacher before. The teacher complains that other children are very noisy and naughty, and she appreciates the fact that my girl is quiet and does not disturb others


In P1, the class size is about 30, teachers actually like students who are quiet.

[pinkapple]

tamarind:

In P1, the class size is about 30, teachers actually like students who are quiet.

teacher here can testify to that.

[pinkapple]

tutormum:

... From my experience as a tutor, there is nothing wrong with her and she has no learning disabilities. She is just plain lazy to do any work and refuses to learn anything unless she is forced to. ... In the end, her parents and I agreed that it all boils down to her bad attitude and there's nothing we could do.

maybe some1 should classify laziness as a learning disability/ disorder...

[hquek]

pinkapple:

tamarind:

In P1, the class size is about 30, teachers actually like students who are quiet.

teacher here can testify to that.

But DS1's teacher say that he is quiet in class and hopes that he can come out to talk more :? Sometimes I dunno what they want.....talk too much, complain; talk too little, got comment. Maybe they just run out of words to say....

[Bowie]

Don worry so muc, noisy or quiet is subject to different people interpretation and preference.


My gal, nursary this year, was complimented by her form teacher as \"responsive\", \"keen to learn\" and \"proactive\" in class. LAST YEAR.

THIS year, just a few days after the term starts her new form teacher commented to my in laws that my gal is \"talkative\", \"noisy\" and \"too active\" :?

Guess different teachers have different preference too. Some like more responsive students some like more quiet learning environment. As long as they learn well and are happy in school. I think things should be ok.

[on_plus_kiasu]

[quote]Guess different teachers have different preference too. Some like more responsive students some like more quiet learning environment. As long as they learn well and are happy in school. I think things should be ok. [/quote]
Thanks Bowie, I think my DD is okay because after asking around with the other parents in her class, everyone exept for one had good remarks. The only one that had good remarks was a very responsive and vocal student. So I guess, the teacher expects alot from the kids.
[quote]We should just let kids be the way that they like, so long as they are not mis-behaving, it is fine.[/quote]Yup, I really like the way you put it. I've been hanging back on my lessons with my 2 DDs because they are in school. But after this report, I find nothing beats Mum's lessons. I know my 2 DDs progress than rely on DD's playgroup teacher.

Thanks all.... :celebrate:

[Leia vader]

Thank you all for sharing your experiences so generously!


For a start to work on his shyness in public, I am encouraging him to greet his teachers loud and clear every morning. I also remind him to maintain eye contact when he greets.

Ok we should have started the \"GOOD MORNING TEACHER\" earlier than now.. but at least we are doing something NOW..

[Leia vader]

I find nothing beats Mum's lessons.


Totally agree :lol:

[on_plus_kiasu]

Just wanna update about my DD1. I think she really isn't comfortable with her teacher. Her conversational skills are getting better by the day & her teacher stills complains about her not being participative in class. She has even reminded me to close my mouth when eating. :roll:


Any suggestions for her teacher? :lol:

[tutormum]

Ask the teacher to give her some time. She may encourage your DD to speak but if your DD choose not to, she should back off and try again later. Else, she’ll make matters worse.