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Chbxjdhx
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How do teachers do it?
Seriously, they have to try and teach a bunch of kids who don’t respect them and probably don’t car about school. I honestly get strict teachers because I have younger siblings and cousins and j in get how annoying they can be.
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Alan Weber
writer and retired teacher, teacher educator and academic advisor
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As a former teacher myself, I appreciate this question. I do have to start by saying that not all "do it." There are too many who take short-cuts, who don't try to be understanding or who don't know how to teach. You've probably had a few. But I do believe there are more who, despite the egregious salaries and working conditions, and in the face of tighter and often ridiculous restrictions on both teachers and students, continue to have the passion and wisdom that led them to this honorable profession. A teacher has to realize that she/he is teaching a collection of individual, whole human beings. There are reasons for their behavior. It's a teacher's job to try to bring out the best in each student, socio-emotionally as well as academically. It's more often the interpersonal lessons that will more greatly impact the students' futures than the academic ones. Most students will take to teachers who care.
Yes, one of the elements of teaching is classroom discipline, but too many teachers, just like too many parents, don't understand that discipline isn't authoritarianism, just like it isn't permissiveness. It's setting appropriate limits that allow for the success of the class as a whole and each individual, no more or no less than that. Sure, there's a crisis of respect in our society these days, but the old days, when teachers relied on fear and embarrassment and physical punishment, were at least as bad. Teachers have to model respect, which includes respect for the students and themselves, and they have to do a respectable job. Don't be so hard on your little family members. They only know what they've learned and been allowed. And that leads to one of the keys to your question: patience.
Yes, one of the elements of teaching is classroom discipline, but too many teachers, just like too many parents, don't understand that discipline isn't authoritarianism, just like it isn't permissiveness. It's setting appropriate limits that allow for the success of the class as a whole and each individual, no more or no less than that. Sure, there's a crisis of respect in our society these days, but the old days, when teachers relied on fear and embarrassment and physical punishment, were at least as bad. Teachers have to model respect, which includes respect for the students and themselves, and they have to do a respectable job. Don't be so hard on your little family members. They only know what they've learned and been allowed. And that leads to one of the keys to your question: patience.
Karen Kitchel
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Karen’s Answer
Teachers have an extremely important role in our society and many of them are in those positions because they truly care about kids and their future. That often motivates them to deal with difficult situations.
You might think about what you can do to remind them of how much they are valued. Simple words go a long way!
With every good wish!
You might think about what you can do to remind them of how much they are valued. Simple words go a long way!
With every good wish!
Louis Morgan-Cassamajor
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I have worked in schools, after school programs, domestic violence centers, youth homelessness prevention nonprofits, family visitation (children visiting incarcerated mothers) and student ministries.
What I have come to learn is that if you genuinely care about the students/people you serve, you realize that everything you do for them is assisting the next person who supports them. The hope is students/individuals will eventually become the best version of themselves. Whether or not you are there to see it, you have certainly contributed to it.
What I have come to learn is that if you genuinely care about the students/people you serve, you realize that everything you do for them is assisting the next person who supports them. The hope is students/individuals will eventually become the best version of themselves. Whether or not you are there to see it, you have certainly contributed to it.
Andhi Jeltu
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Andhi’s Answer
Teaching is one of the best professions that comes with patience. Without patience,it's impossible to be an educator.
In teachers institute we learned quite a number of things including class discipline.
The society today have made it difficult for teachers to have the respect they deserve because many students/pupils have parents who feel disciplining a child is a waste of time, energy and also resource. For example some schools stand against corporal punishments and some stand against punishments generally whether corporal or lighter punishment in which sometimes helps in shaping a child's mindset and inculcating moral stability.I for one I'm against corporal/physical punishments because I feel it's too hard. The disrespectful attitudes of a child is developed from the home where discipline is not a thing.
In Africa especially my country Nigeria,when you disrespect your teacher is two things; expulsion or accept whatever punishment that comes after.
Teachers are different every where you go to even the learning process is different. There's no comparison. The saying that "charity begins from home" is true because the way a child behaves starts from the home which is why the home is the one of the institutions or basis of education.
Being a Teacher is one of the best things that have happened to me. I once was against my teachers' disciplining me or any students but now understand that one cannot become something in life without having a teacher to teach you. That is why in the history of education we understand that every profession must be taught first before one becomes a professional like Medical Doctors, Nurses, Lawyers,Musicians, Actors etc. Everything is taught whether formally or informally where you acquire certain skills.
You have to learn one way or another. Whether formally in the classroom or informally through skill acquisition.and you must have someone to teach you.
And the choices you make will affect you either positively or negatively. However you tried to help your siblings and yourself, it all depends on you. Respect is reciprocal,have respect for yourself and your teachers and they will inturn respect you. That goes for everything in life.
In teachers institute we learned quite a number of things including class discipline.
The society today have made it difficult for teachers to have the respect they deserve because many students/pupils have parents who feel disciplining a child is a waste of time, energy and also resource. For example some schools stand against corporal punishments and some stand against punishments generally whether corporal or lighter punishment in which sometimes helps in shaping a child's mindset and inculcating moral stability.I for one I'm against corporal/physical punishments because I feel it's too hard. The disrespectful attitudes of a child is developed from the home where discipline is not a thing.
In Africa especially my country Nigeria,when you disrespect your teacher is two things; expulsion or accept whatever punishment that comes after.
Teachers are different every where you go to even the learning process is different. There's no comparison. The saying that "charity begins from home" is true because the way a child behaves starts from the home which is why the home is the one of the institutions or basis of education.
Being a Teacher is one of the best things that have happened to me. I once was against my teachers' disciplining me or any students but now understand that one cannot become something in life without having a teacher to teach you. That is why in the history of education we understand that every profession must be taught first before one becomes a professional like Medical Doctors, Nurses, Lawyers,Musicians, Actors etc. Everything is taught whether formally or informally where you acquire certain skills.
You have to learn one way or another. Whether formally in the classroom or informally through skill acquisition.and you must have someone to teach you.
And the choices you make will affect you either positively or negatively. However you tried to help your siblings and yourself, it all depends on you. Respect is reciprocal,have respect for yourself and your teachers and they will inturn respect you. That goes for everything in life.
Caitlin McCann
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Caitlin’s Answer
Hello!
To tell you the truth, each teacher has their own way of surviving. While there are very rewarding aspects of education (which help us "do it"), it seems that difficult aspects have recently been overshadowing those. I find it helps to take things one day at a time. If planning gets stressful, just plan for the next day instead of the next week. If a student is misbehaving one day, remember that tomorrow is a new day.
There are also a lot of people who make the career worthwhile. While the kiddos can be difficult sometimes, seeing them grow is such a rewarding aspect of the career. Co-workers are such life savers and give you the opportunity to talk to some who gets it. Yes, teaching is difficult but we all have our own reasons for choosing it!
Best,
Caitlin
To tell you the truth, each teacher has their own way of surviving. While there are very rewarding aspects of education (which help us "do it"), it seems that difficult aspects have recently been overshadowing those. I find it helps to take things one day at a time. If planning gets stressful, just plan for the next day instead of the next week. If a student is misbehaving one day, remember that tomorrow is a new day.
There are also a lot of people who make the career worthwhile. While the kiddos can be difficult sometimes, seeing them grow is such a rewarding aspect of the career. Co-workers are such life savers and give you the opportunity to talk to some who gets it. Yes, teaching is difficult but we all have our own reasons for choosing it!
Best,
Caitlin
Christine Enanoria
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Christine’s Answer
Indeed, your query is quite insightful. I, myself studied Professional Education. I believe that the foundation of effective teaching lies in a blend of enthusiasm and thorough preparation, both of which can be honed by undertaking this course.
The course curriculum is designed to provide teachers with a deeper comprehension of the diverse learning styles and behaviors of students. Additionally, it offers strategies on how to effectively manage these behaviors. This knowledge will equip you with the necessary tools to adapt your teaching methods to cater to the unique needs of each learner, thereby enhancing the overall learning experience.
The course curriculum is designed to provide teachers with a deeper comprehension of the diverse learning styles and behaviors of students. Additionally, it offers strategies on how to effectively manage these behaviors. This knowledge will equip you with the necessary tools to adapt your teaching methods to cater to the unique needs of each learner, thereby enhancing the overall learning experience.