“Some teachers genuinely seem to believe that the politically correct nonsense that the kids should not be punished. Others are simpleminded and have allowed themselves to be brainwashed until they believe this.Most,I suspect, are simply worn down by years watching… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“PE teachers are usually very good with the kids because they don't muck about.” — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Some teachers genuinely seem to believe that the politically correct nonsense that the kids should not be punished. Others are simpleminded and have allowed… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Nowadays the rights of one scumbag are considered far more important than the collective right of 29 others to be taught without being distracted.” — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“As he drones on, I examine one of the books. It has that pleasant smell of newly-printed paper and, like all modern textbooks, is… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“The lack of ability of those in charge to get a grip on a situation, and to take immediate, decisive action rather than simply… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“This is a recurring theme in schools: if you are quiet, well-behaved and fairly bright you will be ignored, whereas if you are a… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Let's get one thing straight:when gangs of youth throw stones at passing cars,shout abuse at innocent people going about their daily business or beat… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Glancing at the paper, I see once again how much exams have changed these days. For example. Old Fashioned Question: ‘What is 5x3?’ (1… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Use sarcasm. This is a favourite weapon of mine ever since my PGCE (teacher training) days when, naturally, we were expressly forbidden to use… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“As with so many child-related problems, I blame the parents. Many, I’m afraid, are simply too lazy, too stupid or too uncaring to cook… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“A fair proportion of each teacher's day is frittered away on pointless paperwork and bureaucracy...In my long experience ,meetings rarely achieve anything useful;they consist… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“If, redesigning our education system from scratch, it was suggested that we should attempt to teach Swahili to children but carry out those lessons… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Far too many incidents are simply brushed under the carpet, as it is much easier to hold meetings and presentations than support those teachers… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“What role models do kids have nowadays?Some ridiculously overpaid footballer prone to childish tantrums?The morons in the Big Brother house,perhaps? Or maybe the various… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“It’s a red letter day, too: the new set of science textbooks has finally arrived. This may not seem much to you but I… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“PE teachers are usually very good with the kids because they don't muck about.” — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
