Re: Student Teaching experience horrible!

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On 4/03/10, Former student teacher x3 wrote:
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> As someone who had to repeat student teaching twice, I can certainly
> sympathize. I guess I was just to determined to quit. If it's what
> you want to do, then nothing should stop you.
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>> True, True...I am glad it worked out for you. This was an eye opener for my daughter. She
thinks teachers are more like friends. She always had teachers who were
mentors and friends. Now in the real world, they are more like power
hungry people who arent so nice. They are more intimidating,
controlling, unsympathetic and inconsiderate. She thought this teacher
would take her under her wing and explain things nicely and be her
mentor. This blew her out of the water. But, I think it was eye opener
and showed her some teachers arent all peachy and rosy as she would have
hoped. Being new and inexperienced and nervous all in one, and then
coping with intimidation and humilitation really took the cake!

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>>> On 3/15/10, politicalbs/NY wrote:
>>>> Thanks for the nice compliment. I do care about my
>>>> daughter. Watching her all these years strive for a
>>> dream
>>>> and then having someone be so cruel to her and shattering
>>>> her self confidence really broke my heart. I was determined
>>>> to find something out there that could help or give
>>>> insight. I sure did!! This site really proved to me, that
>>>> she def. was not the only one. This in turn, made her feel
>>>> better. This helped give her that confidence to at least
>>>> speak up and give her side of the story. So, the story
>>>> goes.. She..will be going to the fall session to complete
>>>> the student teaching experience However there will be 2
>>>> more additional meetings and some kind of assignment over
>>>> summer. This was called a compromise and decision rested w
>>>> dean and board of education guy. She is happy with the
>>>> outcome of second chance. and the dean was a nice guy
>>>> afterall. But...now she will need to seek employment for
>>>> 5mos.and then leave for school in the fall. The best part
>>>> is she will get her degree end of this year. Hopefully she
>>>> will have nicer coop this time. I just want to thank
>>>> everyone for all their prayers and support. It has def.
>>>> been a trying experience and one I'm sure she doesnt want
>>>> to repeat. If any good came out of this, was all the love
>>>> and support from people she never expected and of course
>>>> finding this web site which helped alot. Jenny, Many, many
>>>> many thanks to you !!! I admire your drive, strive and
>>>> determination...You are truly an inspiration! I really
>>>> loved the rate your coop teacher deal..I would love to
>>>> see that transpire. But...I think many people would be
>>>> afraid to reveal real names and places out of fear. But if
>>>> you have people willing to do that, That is good!!
>>>> especially for the ones that have nothing to lose.
>>>> Sometimes you really have to wonder who is on your side and
>>>> who is not. Too many fakes in the world, dont know who you
>>>> can trust. You can bet once my daughter gets back on the
>>>> band wagon again, she will not trust her ct teacher and
>>>> never dare speak out of turn, unless its Yes Master, (I
>>>> mean Mentor, lol) I told her just get through this and be
>>>> done with it, so you can move ahead. Sometimes you take 1
>>>> step back, to get 2 steps forward. Go back and like Jenny
>>>> says, "Prove them wrong"...
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>>>>> Politicalbs, You are such a good mother for coming on
>>>>> here nad taking such an interest in your daughter's
>>>>> plight. You remind me a lot of my mother, except that
>>>>> my mom isn't internet savvy. Please juts encourage your
>>>>> daughter and push her to follow her dreams. I am glad
>>>>> that she is fighting back, because so many of us
>>>>> could'nt because we didn't know how. I am sure things
>>>>> will work out in the end for her. Jenny, I am glad that
>>>>> you started this thread, and even more happy that you
>>>>> have found joy in teaching. Your stduents will be very
>>>>> lucky to have you as their teacher as you are wise,
>>>>> caring, and experienced. People like you are who our
>>>>> students need in our classrooms because you've lived
>>>>> life and you know what's out there. I wish you all the
>>>>> luck in the future. As for me, I feel fortunate to be
>>>>> able to do this again and to be treated like a
>>>>> competent adult. A large part of me is still nervous
>>>>> and jaded from last time, but I have so much more self
>>>>> confidence and have developed a backbone. I no longer
>>>>> allow people to treat me with anything less than
>>>>> respect, I am much more suspicious of people, and 100x
>>>>> more professional. I will keep both of you updated on
>>>>> my situation, and hope you do the same with me.
 

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