When I was new I gave an orientation of sorts about the library and what I expect
and with the 6-8th graders especially I emphasized the idea of consideration of
others' needs and that consideration meant different conduct under different
circumstances. This meant that often during book selection we don't have to be
silent. However some times it means we were quiet if there is another class using
the computers for computerized testing, reading in dear/ssr type situation or even
if there is a single student who was sent to make up a test.
After several years, the students know in my k-8 library we could be singing,
playing the piano, acting etc. and we are seldom silent but we do respect the needs
of others and therefor when called upon to do so, we are.
I wouldn't correct the teacher, I would emphasize your expectations next
September at an orientation if you can schedule it. If the teachers impose other
expectations upon their class that is their place to do so.
"Only the educated are free." - Epictetus - Greek-born, Roman slave/philosopher (55
AD - 135 AD)
Kristina Politis Fallon, LMS
Robert Morris School
South Bound Brook NJ
yasumani@verizon.net
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