I wouldn’t say it’s appropriate to “insult,” but, if it is breaking dress code, then yes, it is appropriate for a teacher to discuss it with the student privately. In my experience, most teachers do not want to deal with the dress code and have administration handle it, whether it is by calling their attention to it, or just leaving it until they catch it themselves. It is usually more difficult for a male teacher to discuss dress code with a female student, but female teachers can experience similar situations. It always depends on the situation and the specific rules at the school.
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Do you think it’s appropriate for a female teacher to insult a student’s skirt length?
I wouldn’t say it’s appropriate to “insult,” but, if it is breaking dress code, then yes, it is appropriate for a teacher to discuss it with the student privately. In my experience, most teachers do not want to deal with the dress code and have administration handle it, whether it is by calling their attention to it, or just leaving it until they catch it themselves. It is usually more difficult for a male teacher to discuss dress code with a female student, but female teachers can experience similar situations. It always depends on the situation and the specific rules at the school.
If a student with anxiety came to you and asked if they can do their presentation after class/school or at dinner, would you let them?
I responded to a question like this a few months ago: http://teachinginreallife.tumblr.com/post/80627906193/how-would-you-react-to-a-student-with-a-fear-of-public
Tips for presenting: http://teachinginreallife.tumblr.com/post/87490682728/do-you-have-any-advice-for-getting-students-that-have
If a student with anxiety came to you and asked if they can do their presentation after class/school or at dinner, would you let them?
I responded to a question like this a few months ago: http://teachinginreallife.tumblr.com/post/80627906193/how-would-you-react-to-a-student-with-a-fear-of-public
Tips for presenting: http://teachinginreallife.tumblr.com/post/87490682728/do-you-have-any-advice-for-getting-students-that-have
What would you say your teaching style is? Like, are you a more strict, get-through-the-lesson teacher? Or are you the kind some students would consider “crazy?”
I think I’m more laid-back. I don’t know if I would call myself “crazy,” but students might. There are days when I need to be strict, but, for the most, part, I try to go with the flow and create a classroom of discussion and involvement. Sometimes things get out of hand, but that’s okay.
What would you say your teaching style is? Like, are you a more strict, get-through-the-lesson teacher? Or are you the kind some students would consider “crazy?”
I think I’m more laid-back. I don’t know if I would call myself “crazy,” but students might. There are days when I need to be strict, but, for the most, part, I try to go with the flow and create a classroom of discussion and involvement. Sometimes things get out of hand, but that’s okay.
I’m a high school rising senior and I have always liked the idea of teaching. I’ve read the good and bad about it. The teacher who inspired me to become a teacher always said she wished she did something else. I’m conflicted. Teaching is my number 1 plan. What’s the start of a teaching career like? How do I know whether to teach elementary or high school? Thanks :)
This is your choice, and your choice alone. Your teacher’s comments are about her life only, and how it has not worked out for her.
To determine whether you like elementary or secondary school, try volunteering in some schools to see what you prefer.
The beginning of a teaching career is difficult. First off is getting a job; then it is surviving in the planning, marking, organizing, management, etc. It is hard when you’re in the first time, but ask for help, use resources, don’t try to recreate the wheel, and know you’ll get through it. Once you start to get into the groove in what works for you, you’ll be fine. It’s just trying to find out what works, what doesn’t work, etc.
Good luck!
I’m a high school rising senior and I have always liked the idea of teaching. I’ve read the good and bad about it. The teacher who inspired me to become a teacher always said she wished she did something else. I’m conflicted. Teaching is my number 1 plan. What’s the start of a teaching career like? How do I know whether to teach elementary or high school? Thanks :)
This is your choice, and your choice alone. Your teacher’s comments are about her life only, and how it has not worked out for her.
To determine whether you like elementary or secondary school, try volunteering in some schools to see what you prefer.
The beginning of a teaching career is difficult. First off is getting a job; then it is surviving in the planning, marking, organizing, management, etc. It is hard when you’re in the first time, but ask for help, use resources, don’t try to recreate the wheel, and know you’ll get through it. Once you start to get into the groove in what works for you, you’ll be fine. It’s just trying to find out what works, what doesn’t work, etc.
Good luck!
Do you have a favorite book ? And a favorite book to teach in school ? Does a book that is nice to teach differ from one that you like privately, if so how? (And sorry if my english isn’t the best I’m not a native speaker )
Sorry for the delayed response for this question. I’ve really tried to consider my answer.
I always try to pick books that will work best with my group of students, rather than just picking books I enjoy. For example, when I taught adult learners in an alternative school, I chose a novel that was about homeless teenagers/young adults called Theories of Relativity by Barbara Haworth-Attard; my students were able to relate and connect to the book in ways I cannot even describe. It was good to finally receive quality work from these students, because they actually wanted to complete work since they enjoyed the book so much and could connect to it. Teaching Shakespeare to this group of students would not have had the same results.
When I do teach Shakespeare, though, I really enjoy Hamlet because students can really get into it, and see the humour, tragedy, and connections to modern day. For novels, I also really enjoy teaching The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Students delve right into it and can discuss great thematic ideas.
Some of my personal favourite books are the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Persuasion by Jane Austen, Bridget Jones by Helen Fielding, and Agatha Christie murder mysteries.
Thanks for asking 🙂
Do you have a favorite book ? And a favorite book to teach in school ? Does a book that is nice to teach differ from one that you like privately, if so how? (And sorry if my english isn’t the best I’m not a native speaker )
Sorry for the delayed response for this question. I’ve really tried to consider my answer.
I always try to pick books that will work best with my group of students, rather than just picking books I enjoy. For example, when I taught adult learners in an alternative school, I chose a novel that was about homeless teenagers/young adults called Theories of Relativity by Barbara Haworth-Attard; my students were able to relate and connect to the book in ways I cannot even describe. It was good to finally receive quality work from these students, because they actually wanted to complete work since they enjoyed the book so much and could connect to it. Teaching Shakespeare to this group of students would not have had the same results.
When I do teach Shakespeare, though, I really enjoy Hamlet because students can really get into it, and see the humour, tragedy, and connections to modern day. For novels, I also really enjoy teaching The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Students delve right into it and can discuss great thematic ideas.
Some of my personal favourite books are the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Persuasion by Jane Austen, Bridget Jones by Helen Fielding, and Agatha Christie murder mysteries.
Thanks for asking 🙂
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