Teaching & frustrations - Page 2

Ra · 03-01-2007, 01:08 AM

Yeowch. Well, I guess you were given too much to handle. Student teachers shouldn't really be babied, but they should be given a class where the kids want to learn, I guess. At least you don't have to teach for half of the term now...

Well, while you are out of the field teaching area, you could try your hand at the whip. Then you can bring it to class and show the kids that you know how to use it and can whip their tounges if you catch them talking

*Cascadia* · 03-01-2007, 06:16 PM

You are right, I do not want to be babied...but I wish that my cooperating teacher was around to help me when I needed him. I am the quarter system so I would only miss 2 weeks. Next term, I wonder if I could tutor Sulivan (sp?) learning centers.

*Cascadia* · 03-02-2007, 08:25 PM

Hi everyone

my last day was a memorable one. My anticipatory hook was the following question: If you could be a reptile, what would it be? Some of my female students indicated that they wanted to be a ninja turtle. Even my mentor teacher got into the act.

I said goodbye to my students and each of them a Crane that represents good luck.

JetsAndHeels · 03-02-2007, 08:31 PM

Hey Scientific Freak, I hope you don't mind me using this thread to voice something that frustrated me this week.

The school I teach at is on a community college campus. I would say 90% of the cc people do not mind having us on the premises, but there are still a certain few who want to whine and complain.
Anyway on Tuesday I am in my 3rd period class (which is on the same hallway as some of the cc classes) and one of their professors sticks her head in to tell me that my class is being disruptive. I disagreed with her but I did not say anything and simply thanked her for bringing that to my attention. From there on out I made sure nobody in the room spoke until the period was over.
Well the next day I run into our principal on campus and she tells me she had received an email from the dean and 2 different professors about how disruptive and loud my class was. She understood that it was mostly done out of spite, but still she had to talk to me about it and I took the necessary actions with my class.
I understand we are guests on their campus, but still the fact remains that I control my classes and my students very well. Just because someone wanted to complain out of spite I ended up having to make apologies and discipline my students.

SIGH....See Scientific Freak, you are not the only one with issues in 3rd period.

Rant over, thanks for letting me use this forum here.

*Cascadia* · 03-02-2007, 10:51 PM

On tuesday, my students in my 3rd period class were nutty because it was snowing outside. I told them that it would be there when they get out of school. At noon, chaos went from bad to worse, the dean of the middle school indicated that school would let out at 12:15 due to snow. I am pretty sure that you know what happened next...

And Jets....I do not mind if you use this thread to let out frustrations from teaching. It is the 3rd most stressful job.

**Jo Dawn** · 03-03-2007, 06:53 PM

Man, I'm glad I stopped going to school for teaching, hehe.

No offense. You guys have more patience than I.

JetsAndHeels · 03-03-2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scientific freak

And Jets....I do not mind if you use this thread to let out frustrations from teaching. It is the 3rd most stressful job.

Perhaps we can be of support to each other in this thread. After all we will need it from time to time.

Jo Dawn, I don't think I have the patience for it either. The thing that keeps me going is seeing a smile or hearing an encouraging word from a student. It can be pretty rewarding.

*Cascadia* · 03-04-2007, 11:03 AM

I have tons of patience for the students. I have not quit the teaching profession entirely....I love teaching even though it is tough. Kind words, the imaginary light bulb goes on over their heads or even a smile keeps me going.

Jets, I am happy to support you in any way that I can.

03-01-2007, 01:08 AM	#21
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Yeowch. Well, I guess you were given too much to handle. Student teachers shouldn't really be babied, but they should be given a class where the kids want to learn, I guess. At least you don't have to teach for half of the term now... Well, while you are out of the field teaching area, you could try your hand at the whip. Then you can bring it to class and show the kids that you know how to use it and can whip their tounges if you catch them talking __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

03-01-2007, 06:16 PM	#22
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	You are right, I do not want to be babied...but I wish that my cooperating teacher was around to help me when I needed him. I am the quarter system so I would only miss 2 weeks. Next term, I wonder if I could tutor Sulivan (sp?) learning centers. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

03-02-2007, 08:25 PM	#23
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	Hi everyone my last day was a memorable one. My anticipatory hook was the following question: If you could be a reptile, what would it be? Some of my female students indicated that they wanted to be a ninja turtle. Even my mentor teacher got into the act. I said goodbye to my students and each of them a Crane that represents good luck. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

03-02-2007, 08:31 PM	#24
JetsAndHeels Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 596	Hey Scientific Freak, I hope you don't mind me using this thread to voice something that frustrated me this week. The school I teach at is on a community college campus. I would say 90% of the cc people do not mind having us on the premises, but there are still a certain few who want to whine and complain. Anyway on Tuesday I am in my 3rd period class (which is on the same hallway as some of the cc classes) and one of their professors sticks her head in to tell me that my class is being disruptive. I disagreed with her but I did not say anything and simply thanked her for bringing that to my attention. From there on out I made sure nobody in the room spoke until the period was over. Well the next day I run into our principal on campus and she tells me she had received an email from the dean and 2 different professors about how disruptive and loud my class was. She understood that it was mostly done out of spite, but still she had to talk to me about it and I took the necessary actions with my class. I understand we are guests on their campus, but still the fact remains that I control my classes and my students very well. Just because someone wanted to complain out of spite I ended up having to make apologies and discipline my students. SIGH....See Scientific Freak, you are not the only one with issues in 3rd period. Rant over, thanks for letting me use this forum here. __________________

03-02-2007, 10:51 PM	#25
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	On tuesday, my students in my 3rd period class were nutty because it was snowing outside. I told them that it would be there when they get out of school. At noon, chaos went from bad to worse, the dean of the middle school indicated that school would let out at 12:15 due to snow. I am pretty sure that you know what happened next... And Jets....I do not mind if you use this thread to let out frustrations from teaching. It is the 3rd most stressful job. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

03-03-2007, 06:53 PM	#26
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Man, I'm glad I stopped going to school for teaching, hehe. No offense. You guys have more patience than I. __________________

03-04-2007, 11:03 AM	#28
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	I have tons of patience for the students. I have not quit the teaching profession entirely....I love teaching even though it is tough. Kind words, the imaginary light bulb goes on over their heads or even a smile keeps me going. Jets, I am happy to support you in any way that I can. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak