So we had the "practice" lesson with the teacher, where she watched me conduct a practice with Delta, who often refuses to do anything in class. Although it wasn't our smoothest practice, he did do a lot of things, some of which he hasn't done for the teacher in months. She is going to be calling soon to discuss it more. We had to quit the practice before Delta wanted to because the time was up for the lesson - and the teacher wanted to say a few words - and Delta just went right into the refusal behaviour - refusing to look at her, spinning around, etc.
So - what she said basically is that he has 3 more lessons before the spring break - and that if he isn't showing that he can listen to her and wants to learn, that we should take a break until September.
This really has me upset. Yes, I can see where she is coming from - but I don't think that that will help at all. My son is trying for the 100 days of practice in a row award that is given at the end of the year...... so that would be wrecked. He will be stuck where he is for another 7 months??? To me it is like saying "Every child can learn - oh, except yours......." I mean, I know that isn't what she is saying, but that is sure what it feels like.
I'd think maybe it is more an indication that my son needs a different teacher..... but his teacher is the director of the suzuki program in our city - so I'm not sure that that would even be an option.
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