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Hi Jo Many have already written, especially from NJ, telling me about the compulsory need for written lesson plans and their submission to supervisors. Thank goodness, in my state at least, this was deemed to be an insult to our professionalism in the 1980s and banned by the union. However, I think it was about the same time that formal support mechanisms were put in place for those who were struggling. As you say, this is a cultural issue and the roles of principals and the conditions of employment here are quite different. But, as I said to Diane offlist, the outsider's perspective can often show that there are alternative ways to do things and if all I do is develop awareness and generate discussion, I am happy. Even moreso, if it leads to better practices that mean better outcomes for the kids. I dread the day that legislation such as NCLB comes here, which is probably why we work so hard on so many fronts to ensure that it doesn't so there is no need (or even perceived need) for it. That doesn't mean our system is perfect, and there are some definitely dodgy deals going down where Federal funding is tied to the acceptance of some ludicrous legislation, but, at least, our employment is not at risk if we are outspoken. I would have been fired years ago! Barbara Barbara Braxton Teacher Librarian Palmerston District Primary School PALMERSTON ACT 2913 AUSTRALIA T. 61 2 6205 6162 F. 61 2 6205 7242 E. barbara@iimetro.com.au W. http://www.palmdps.act.edu.au "Together we learn from each other." -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------