Re: co-teacher trouble

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On 10/24/09, East End Long Islander wrote:
> You should have a conversation with this person, when the
> children are not around, and ask what she expects of you...and
> you should not tolerate her jumping down your throat. Even if
> she has "issues" outside of work that you are aware of, you
> are an adult, in a job situation, and she should treat you
> politely ... mention this behavior to your university
> coordinator and ask for advice on how to handle it. As a 56
> year old adult, I sometimes clam up when someone is rude to
> me (especially a supervising teacher -- I am a
> paraprofessional) ... but other times, I tell the person
> right to their face, with a soft voice, no anger, and a
> straight face, that I don't appreciate their tone, and
if
> they have a problem to talk to me directly about the issue
> and not scold me like a child. But it's a fine line
between
> insubordination and defending oneself ... and if you are a
> young adult going into the working world, you need to be sure
> you play the politics the right way.
>
> In our school, the student teacher does indeed do it all, but
> the supervising teacher helps out, reviews lessons after the
> fact, and watches .... does NOT interrupt DURING the lesson,
> but may assist with problem students or those with 504s ...
>
> Do what you're doing, and be sure to keep communication open
> with this teacher so she knows you are there to learn from her
> ... and if she gives you a hard time, just gently say, you
> are sorry if she is having a bad day, but don't think she
> should take it out on you, since you are there to
learn "from
> her." Maybe that'll help
 

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