I am not educated enough in how the Finnish system works. I’ve seen a couple of infographics and there seems to be great ideas. However, I’d have to be actually IN IT to make a full argument.
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What do you think about the Finnish schooling system & teaching methods? Do you think it’s more effective, & what are the pros/cons? I’d very much love an outsider opinion! I’m a student on my first year in upper secondary school. (Lukio in Finnish)
I am not educated enough in how the Finnish system works. I’ve seen a couple of infographics and there seems to be great ideas. However, I’d have to be actually IN IT to make a full argument.
I’m a first year teacher who was hired to teach 9th grade english halfway through the first semester and this blog is one of a few that keeps me sane. I’m burning out a bit.
Keep it up! You’re awesome!
It’s rough for a bit, but remember to take time for you. Ask for help! Take time to relax (glad this blog helps too!)
I’m a first year teacher who was hired to teach 9th grade english halfway through the first semester and this blog is one of a few that keeps me sane. I’m burning out a bit.
Keep it up! You’re awesome!
It’s rough for a bit, but remember to take time for you. Ask for help! Take time to relax (glad this blog helps too!)
Do you see preschool and other early childhood positions as “not real teaching” positions?
Definitely not. We all have a purpose in forming a child. I could not do those positions at all.
Do you see preschool and other early childhood positions as “not real teaching” positions?
Definitely not. We all have a purpose in forming a child. I could not do those positions at all.
hey. i’m a first-year high school english teacher and i am completely exhausted. i feel like i’m only doing about 50% of what i need to do to help my students and do my job right, but i’m working almost constantly. i am so stressed out i’m going home and crying almost every day. i have no life outside of work anymore, and i feel like a complete failure all the time. it’s only november but i’m already seriously hoping i get hit by a car on the way to work. is this normal?
Please talk to someone in real life about your concerns. It is not normal to wish to die due to your profession.
You are doing all you can do to help your students; that is perfectly fine. I have only become better and more effective in my profession with time. I have also asked for help with borrowing resources, team-teaching, etc.
Balance is very important for your life. It takes time when you’re in your first year, but you need to take a step back since it is affecting you so much. It’s not the end of the world if your assignment didn’t have the picture placed perfectly or if you didn’t help students in the club this week.
Take care of YOU first, otherwise you can’t take care of anyone else.
Please ask for help. Teachers sometimes think they need to do it on their own, but WE ALL NEED HELP! There are tons of us out there ready to help, even in your own school!
And always remember that you’re awesome for dedicating yourself to teaching children. Also remember that you’re awesome for being you, and you need to live your own life too.
hey. i’m a first-year high school english teacher and i am completely exhausted. i feel like i’m only doing about 50% of what i need to do to help my students and do my job right, but i’m working almost constantly. i am so stressed out i’m going home and crying almost every day. i have no life outside of work anymore, and i feel like a complete failure all the time. it’s only november but i’m already seriously hoping i get hit by a car on the way to work. is this normal?
Please talk to someone in real life about your concerns. It is not normal to wish to die due to your profession.
You are doing all you can do to help your students; that is perfectly fine. I have only become better and more effective in my profession with time. I have also asked for help with borrowing resources, team-teaching, etc.
Balance is very important for your life. It takes time when you’re in your first year, but you need to take a step back since it is affecting you so much. It’s not the end of the world if your assignment didn’t have the picture placed perfectly or if you didn’t help students in the club this week.
Take care of YOU first, otherwise you can’t take care of anyone else.
Please ask for help. Teachers sometimes think they need to do it on their own, but WE ALL NEED HELP! There are tons of us out there ready to help, even in your own school!
And always remember that you’re awesome for dedicating yourself to teaching children. Also remember that you’re awesome for being you, and you need to live your own life too.
hi!! i’m working on applying to teaching programs (master’s, because i didn’t major in education in undergrad) and I’m still having trouble deciding whether I want an elementary or secondary program. I think grades 4 and up would be good for me, because I’m not super “nurturing,” but high school might be too old because i’m not as passionate about my content specialty (English) as I am about education in general. How did you choose a grade level?? Thanks!
Where I’m from, there are 3 levels to choose from: Primary/Junior (K-6), Junior/Intermediate (4-10), or Intermediate/Senior (7-10). I knew I did not want to be anywhere near children and enjoyed my subjects so I went for I/S. I did volunteer work/summer jobs in schools and realized how the young children are NOT FOR ME AT ALL.
Good luck!
hi!! i’m working on applying to teaching programs (master’s, because i didn’t major in education in undergrad) and I’m still having trouble deciding whether I want an elementary or secondary program. I think grades 4 and up would be good for me, because I’m not super “nurturing,” but high school might be too old because i’m not as passionate about my content specialty (English) as I am about education in general. How did you choose a grade level?? Thanks!
Where I’m from, there are 3 levels to choose from: Primary/Junior (K-6), Junior/Intermediate (4-10), or Intermediate/Senior (7-10). I knew I did not want to be anywhere near children and enjoyed my subjects so I went for I/S. I did volunteer work/summer jobs in schools and realized how the young children are NOT FOR ME AT ALL.
Good luck!
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