Figures reveal long-term jobless.

StevieJ

Davesnave wrote: »

Yes, and no. He wouldn't have coped in our establishment, but it's horses for courses. I think I might struggle teaching Greek or Latin!

My point is, this guy just didn't 'get' the level at which some youngsters operate, gave them inappropriate tasks or instructions, and then became exasperated when they failed to 'perform.' I feel there are parallels in this thread.

As a teacher, you have to start where the child is, if you hope to move them on. Similarly, with the serially unemployed, there has to be more than just a big stick.

A little worrying for a teacher of children, state or independent.

Coopdivi

mbga9pgf wrote: »

They had all the opportunities everyone else had. The education system didnt let them down. They just couldnt be @rsed, and still cant. There are plenty of government courses you can go on to help with illiteracy.

Says the eejit who doesn't understand how to use an apostrophe.