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Date Posted: 00:27:19 12/11/25 Thu
Author: exams are a bit silly
Subject: I am a qualified teacher but sometimes I think
In reply to: Seems like they let every Tom, Dick and Harry qualify 's message, "Has anyone ever failed a WIDA TCRG exam?" on 14:06:29 12/09/25 Tue

Sure they test your knowledge of dances, ceilis and music but no matter what org, all an exam does is tick a box. It doesnt make you a better teacher. Only training, experience and natural ability can you make you a teacher.

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I understand that but at the same time every teacher should be taking their exams (NT) -- They dont want to do it because they know they wouldn't pass. Should be mandatory, 01:00:07 12/11/25 Thu
- Give a reason a teacher wouldn't want to get qualified. (NT) -- They should all sit exams and be registered with a governing body, 03:49:08 12/11/25 Thu
  - There isn't any reason a teacher wouldn't want to to their exam except laziness (NT) -- If they are that lazy what's the point in sending your child there, 03:34:21 12/14/25 Sun
    - I mean it is also very expensive, involves a lot of time and not everyone is good at memorization and testing, which a lot of the exam is. (NT) -- just saying., 08:38:19 12/16/25 Tue
      - Well if they cant memorise for an exam, how can they memorise dancers steps (NT) -- You have just proved why the exams are a good idea. Only lazy, inept teachers wouldnt take them., 11:39:47 12/16/25 Tue
        I had plenty of ADCRGs as teachers in CLRG who couldn't remember dance steps. They just taught them, the dancers were expected to memorize them. -- soo..., 12:46:28 12/16/25 Tue
        You spew so much shite. -- Take your elitist attitude back to CLRG if you are such a know it all. More inside, 13:08:49 12/16/25 Tue
        How do you teach a step if you can't remember it? -- Easy, 20:46:30 12/16/25 Tue
        Again, you just sound ridiculous. -- Your whole post is contradictory and completely irrelevant. More inside., 05:26:24 12/17/25 Wed
        So do you genuinely think that say in a class of 50-60 dancers you could confidently recall each dancers individual steps, corrections and next steps? (NT) -- Forgive me but if anything is absurd itâ€™s this conversation., 12:29:13 12/17/25 Wed
        Yes. Every dance teacher I have ever know could, its parts of being a teacher. -- More inside., 13:06:55 12/17/25 Wed
        I guess it just depends what you considered qualified -- And more, 15:16:15 12/17/25 Wed
        So you answered the question. Either you or your child's teacher are unqualified (NT) -- Not a teacher if no relevant exams just an ex dancer who's too inept or Lazy to take their exams, 22:21:35 12/17/25 Wed
        So the only way you can have that knowledge is if you take the test? -- That your argument?, 22:32:59 12/17/25 Wed
        Every teacher should have their teachers yes. You are not a teacher without (NT) -- CNRGs managers are not even qualified and have no clue. OPIDF apparently gave each other theirs, 23:10:23 12/17/25 Wed
        Imagine belonging to those orgs. How embarrassing (NT) -- Having committee members without a teachers exam between them. lazy people, 05:45:31 12/18/25 Thu
        That wasn't the question. The question was is the only way to have that knowledge to take the test. (NT) -- ??, 07:25:35 12/18/25 Thu
        It's my answer. And what? Do you control the board? (NT) -- Go back to your unqualified teacher and org who are piss poor., 07:57:45 12/18/25 Thu
        Oh so you can't answer the question... -- gotcha, 08:29:31 12/18/25 Thu
        All my teachers passed their exams so by your logic they are well qualified. (NT) -- which is it then?, 08:31:02 12/18/25 Thu
        You do realise you are arguing with multiple people on here not just one. -- Or is that idea too grand for your small brain. You really are pathetic. More, 11:38:27 12/18/25 Thu
        What do you consider qualified? -- ??, 13:09:53 12/18/25 Thu
        Yes the exam makes you qualified quite easy to understand really (NT) -- Without that piece of paper you are not a teacher. Only egotistical ex dancers think they are, 13:25:46 12/18/25 Thu
        To the person asking what do you consider qualified. -- More inside., 13:45:11 12/18/25 Thu
        The exam is highly political. -- But more, 14:15:06 12/18/25 Thu
        Only ex dancers without a TCRG and their supporters would speak such drivel (NT) -- Your insecurities are really shining through. Feeling a little deflated are we?, 16:29:01 12/18/25 Thu
        Not at all because you are so clearly off the mark about me it is amusing. -- I am laughing, 21:27:38 12/18/25 Thu
        Poor you. God help that a teacher actually took the time to take their exams (NT) -- Jealousy can be a terrible thing. Unqualified equals ex dancer thats it. Ego's must be hurt, 23:30:51 12/18/25 Thu
        Unqualified teachers want to be reconised by an org? Then go to CNRG (NT) -- They will recognise them. Because the committee also have no qualifications.Haha, 00:57:13 12/19/25 Fri
        How long have you had your exams? -- punchline, 08:57:25 12/19/25 Fri
        No TCRG they are not teachers thats the end of it. (NT) -- Ex dancers with big ego's thats all they are. Any older dancer at any class can do what they do, 11:11:27 12/19/25 Fri
        To the person defending the unqualified, so called teachers. -- This ones is for you. More inside., 11:35:12 12/19/25 Fri
        That's a lot of words to prove that you don't know what you're talking about. (NT) -- sorry., 20:14:13 12/19/25 Fri
        And you do? That person clearly knew what they were talking about unlike you (NT) -- No TCRG not a teacher it's that SIMPLE., 23:56:10 12/19/25 Fri
        Absurd that the poster backing up unqualified teachers has their TCRG but doesnt want that for others -- Do as I say not as I do comes to mind. Such a strange attitude from a TC. More., 08:06:55 12/20/25 Sat
        I didn't say I didn't want people to take their exams. I simply sympathized with those who didn't, understanding there are many reasons people don't. -- no problem., 14:02:18 12/20/25 Sat
        Or maybe, people who have spent a long time in Irish dance see the big picture a bit better... (NT) -- an idea, 14:06:55 12/20/25 Sat
        Hello darling, your lack of knowledge and insecurities are showing so I am back with A LOT MORE WORDS -- Just for you. Maybe help you understand a little better. More inside for you my TCRG., 14:58:51 12/20/25 Sat
        You can't say Irish dance has never been one size fits all and then say teachers are only people with TCRGs. -- ..., 19:47:05 12/20/25 Sat
        I can and I will say what I want thank you. It is your lack of comprehension that is an issue. -- But I see you are struggling to understand, so a simple explanation for you inside., 02:12:55 12/21/25 Sun
        To the sympathiser. You obviously work with unqualified teachers (NT) -- It's not anyone else's fault they cant be bothered. Earn the title before using it, 15:18:46 12/20/25 Sat
        If you made that bet you would lose. (NT) -- Sorry, 20:04:40 12/20/25 Sat
        Yes right. No TCRG not a teacher they never will be by the sound of it. (NT) -- You sound like one of those disgusting old teachers from CLRG.Think you need to be re-examined, 23:33:05 12/20/25 Sat
        I think this is the who is always going on about CLRG. Thinks they're better than everyone else (NT) -- The do as i say not as i do one. Ones who slated OP years ago and now here they are. Pathetic, 22:44:45 12/23/25 Tue
What complete rubbish! -- DM, 09:31:02 12/11/25 Thu
- Totally agree with you. Respect to the teachers who take their TCRGs (NT) -- You cant really call yourself a teacher without the relevant exams., 09:40:15 12/11/25 Thu
- You are absolutely right. So sick and tired of lazy teachers. Do your exams. -- More inside., 10:12:08 12/11/25 Thu
  - So disrespectful to teachers who actually take their exams (NT) -- To many outsiders coming in with no qualifications thinking they know better than a TCRG, 10:33:24 12/11/25 Thu

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