Re: Is this normal student teacher treatment?

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I can't really excuse or explain their rude and bizarre behavior so
I won't try. Teaching does attract all kinds of people and many of
them feel like teaching (especially in THEIR class or THEIR school)
is some kind of exclusive club. I had a similar experience when I
started as a TA while getting my temp. teaching certificate. My
classroom teacher was extremely suspicious, defensive and generally
non-supportive. Other TAs and the teacher next door kept telling
what a great teacher I would make. I got the opportunity at a much
better school and have never looked back.

That being said, some teachers just to not do well with other people
in their class. When I needed to do a 15 hour practicum at my last
school, I asked another SPED teacher for a favor and before I could
even get the words out, he said, "Don't say you need to do the O
word" (observation). He was absolutely uncomfortable with anyone
observing or being in the class when he was teaching. He at least
had the decency to feel bad about it.

On 12/19/10, Can relate wrote:
> I can relate to this experience as my first coop teacher was
> an "ice princess" and treated me as though I was WAY beneath
> her. What's funny is that she had only taught for 3 years and
> was completely insecure in her teaching ability. I'm glad to
> hear that your experience left you with a good grade. I think
> those of us that have gone through a challenging st experience
> will grow from it!
 

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