dragonladyleanne
Well-known member
Ok, I will jump back in, since this one has been mentioned but not yet defined: SOP. From context, I am assuming it means Standard of Perfection, but that seems a rather arrogant term. And as a word, "sop" means to soak up something, or a thing used in such a manner, similar to "sponge". It can also be used pejoratively to mean a weak-willed person. Which makes for interesting reading in posts where folks emphasize the importance of "knowing your SOPs" :laugh:
Oh, and for Florida's 2 cents worth (and I so represent all of the state - NOT), grammar and spelling are taught, but inconsistently, as there seems to be several educational methodology "philosophies" out there. From all my training (and I am certified to teach English and Reading, as well as Art, for what that's worth) and my own experiences, I feel it safe to say the MOST important thing contributing to good communication skills is to foster a love of reading. That is best achieved at home, but is seriously lacking these days. The next best thing, I would say, is to read aloud to children at every opportunity (as in: school or library volunteer), especially if you can use creative voices or costumes! :reading1:
Oh, and for Florida's 2 cents worth (and I so represent all of the state - NOT), grammar and spelling are taught, but inconsistently, as there seems to be several educational methodology "philosophies" out there. From all my training (and I am certified to teach English and Reading, as well as Art, for what that's worth) and my own experiences, I feel it safe to say the MOST important thing contributing to good communication skills is to foster a love of reading. That is best achieved at home, but is seriously lacking these days. The next best thing, I would say, is to read aloud to children at every opportunity (as in: school or library volunteer), especially if you can use creative voices or costumes! :reading1:
