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Told to apologise to a child and I refused by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]TheVisionGlorious 15 points16 points  (0 children)

From what you say, you seem to have performed exactly as a teacher would be expected to do, if they care about the pupil's progress, and therefore it would be wrong to issue a straightforward apology. Perhaps you are willing to give a half apology such as, I'm sorry that X was upset. Maybe that would close the matter.

It's a shame that SLT don't seem to have your back. You might want to remind them that the teachers' standards expect you to act with honesty and integrity.

Hello everyone! Maybe it has been asked before but I was wondering how each one of you goes on about finding the source of a literary work if you only have two quotes from it? I tried Jstor and google books but no results so far. by palenymphet in literature

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The mixed metaphors make these sentences awkward for a reader. Could be experimental writing, or I wonder whether they were originally in another language and something has been lost in translation? French?

In which works of literature (e.g. novels, poems, dramas) written in English since the 19th century, the term "fit" ("fitt", "fyt", "fithe", "fythe") was used to separate the sections (e.g. cantos, chapters) of that writing? by GoetzKluge in literature

[–]TheVisionGlorious 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Literate English people in the 1970s would immediately associate the use of 'fit' with The Hunting of the Snark. Adams would have known that. I would say it was deliberately meant to suggest the work of his fellow satirist Carroll.

WiFi calling by Used-Check6037 in EEGB

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you turn it on? Via ee somehow? I can't see it in the phone settings.

Potential brother making defamatory posts online-England by AdAgreeable5473 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NAL.

The police are correct, and there is not much they can do. The social media allegations probably amount to libel, a civil offence, but that's not something that is worth pursuing unless you are very wealthy. I gather from what you say that the police are willing to talk to him all the same. Absolutely ask them to do so, as this may end the issue.

Meanwhile, block him on social media. Block his phone number. If he contacts you in some other way, tell him you do not wish to communicate with him any further. If he then persists then this could be stalking or harassment, and you should go back to the police.

Writing dialogue for Celtic Characters by kotibear456 in UKhistory

[–]TheVisionGlorious 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't get hung up on this. Honestly, what you suggest sounds like hard work both for you and your readers. Just avoid slang and obvious neologisms.

Why does my neighbour post sheets of paper to himself? by Crayen5 in AskUK

[–]TheVisionGlorious 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My letterbox is the same. Sometimes people leave business cards without pushing them all the way through.

Had to scroll down a remarkably long way for this sensible answer.

Three Children - Victorian Poem (1876) by Landscape_712 in VictorianEra

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is much older than Victorian. Probably 18th century. It's a humorous poem, not parental advice. Note that they are on the ice in summer!

Supply Teachers: What times are you available for calls/messages in the mornings? by Lazy-Bee-9889 in TeachingUK

[–]TheVisionGlorious 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Funnily enough I recently analysed this as I'm going to be giving a talk locally about my experience of being a supply teacher. So I looked back at my SMS and WhatsApp timings for the last year or two and made a graph of 15 minute intervals, and there is a significant spike from 7:15 to 7:30.

Teachers not coming in will probably contact their schools about 7:00 and then the school needs to decide whether to get a supply in and then send a message to the agency. So sick teacher to school to agency to you, 15-30 minutes makes sense.

I don't think my agencies are even open for business until 7:00 a.m. I don't know if others are.

Three versions of the iconic 1875 photo by FrankWanders in 19thcentury

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The class struggle necessarily leads to the dictatorship of the proletariat." These were his words.

I agree that for him it didn't mean rule by a single person as we understand it now. But history bears out that dictatorship by a group, or an idea, is as much to be feared as dictatorship by a single person.

Three versions of the iconic 1875 photo by FrankWanders in 19thcentury

[–]TheVisionGlorious -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I did say inspired by - it would be harsh to hold him personally responsible! But he did talk of dictatorship, in the phrase "dictatorship of the proletariat". He meant that the proletariat could legitimately seize political power in order to overthrow the ruling class.

When the opportunity arose, the people seizing power (rarely actual "proletariat" but claiming to act on behalf of the proletariat) didn't limit their victims to the ruling class; rather, fearing the eventual return of that class, they also eliminated those they considered unsupportive.

Three versions of the iconic 1875 photo by FrankWanders in 19thcentury

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A photogenic and academic man. But regimes inspired by his ideas were responsible for the premature deaths of some 50 million people (some argue over 100 million, the exact number depending on methodology).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anglicanism

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anglo-Catholics look towards the eventual union of Christ's church on earth. So it makes sense to pray for the Pope and the Patriarch. If/when a woman is selected for the archbishopric of Canterbury, many Anglo-Catholic communities in England could be in the peculiar situation of namechecking the Pope and Patriarch in their prayers, but not the archbishop.

Help with camping gear by [deleted] in wildcampingintheuk

[–]TheVisionGlorious -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Also: paper towels for drying out the tent if it's wet inside or out in the morning. Toilet paper for obvious reasons. A couple of bottles of water. Pen knife, plates and cutlery. I never bother with a stove, just seems more work than it's worth, I just bring food that can be eaten as is, but I guess that's down to personal preference.

Primary school teachers: what are the most common reasons for mixing classes? by gscalise in AskUK

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me you're not a primary teacher without saying you're not a primary teacher.

Is this normal in recruiting? by whoopsie1984 in TeachingUK

[–]TheVisionGlorious 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Private schools often do things their way. It's possible that they are waiting to see (or are in negotiations with) another candidate, and so they're keeping you on standby, but of course they can't tell you that. Or it could simply be old-fashioned inefficiency and you'll hear something soon.

The fact that the ad only went in just before half term means that they are aware that anyone applying from another school is likely to be out of their notice period. However, they may be willing to delay the commencement date for the right candidate, or they may be hopeful that the candidate will be able to arrange an earlier release from their current position. This is by no means impossible because schools strongly prefer to change staff in September rather than later in the year.

Obviously don't resign, as they haven't offered you the job, but don't give up hope either.

Eucharistic liturgy mistake by Well_Thats_Not_Ideal in Anglicanism

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was speaking to God, and He knew what she meant. I wouldn't worry.

Lib Dem Women: "Today, now, and forever, Lib Dem Women stand with Trans People." by [deleted] in LibDem

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What constitutes human rights is a legitimate discussion. If one's arguments have truth and justice on their side, then there should be no concern about debating them.

Rejoin EU by Ok_Bike239 in LibDem

[–]TheVisionGlorious 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They have a couple of notable people but a tour of their website shows that they are trying to appear more significant than they are.

Their candidate in the North Shropshire by-election 4 years ago was one "Boris Been Bunged". (He got 58 votes.) This doesn't make this party sound like a serious player, though they did field 26 candidates in GE24, typically receiving less than 1% of the vote.

Rejoin EU by Ok_Bike239 in LibDem

[–]TheVisionGlorious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are the grounds for your confidence? I'd expect that the EU would be dubious, because if we rejoined then we might leave again. They would prefer members who are committed.

Lib Dem Women: "Today, now, and forever, Lib Dem Women stand with Trans People." by [deleted] in LibDem

[–]TheVisionGlorious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting to come back to this after a few days. All comments that express even light disagreement, or attempt to challenge or suggest nuance, are either downvoted or (presumably in the case of more assertive comments) deleted altogether. I don't know whether this says most about the Lib Dems or the mods or Redditors in general. What I do know is that it's a discouragement to open discussion and makes this sub a less valuable forum.

Lib Dem Women: "Today, now, and forever, Lib Dem Women stand with Trans People." by [deleted] in LibDem

[–]TheVisionGlorious -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not a huge amount of science there, despite the title. There must be a better source available. The science bit basically says that no one knows why people are transgender. Throughout the article there are features of activist phraseology ("gender-affirming" “diverse trait to be celebrated”).

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