Teacher and ruthless dictator?

by Kat_Kong

Dec 18, 2016

Hi, I teach kinder at a Title I school. High poverty. Mostly minorities. I am in my second year after having been a sped teacher for a number of years. I feel as though I am a ruthless dictator with my class. If I am not they simply go nuts and no instruction takes place. I was explaining this to another teacher and telling them that if my classroom management is not totally strict then my instruction will be useless. Is it okay to be a ruthless dictator and a teacher???!! BTW this is a failing school so we are under tons of pressure to get good test results! I am nice one-on-one to the kids....! What is your opinion?!

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my opinion On 12/18/16, Kat_Kong wrote: > Hi, > I teach kinder at a Title I school. High poverty. > Mostly minorities. I am in my second year after having > been a sped teacher for a number of years. I feel as > though I am a ruthless dictator with my class. If I am > not they simply go nuts and no instruction takes place. > I was explain...See More

Dec 18, 2016

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Jme I think that sometimes you have to just do what works. Some students will complain that you're too strict. Others will say yours is the only class they learn anything in. Clearly, your goal is for students to learn, and your students can see this.

Dec 18, 2016

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retired K teacher I taught kindergarten in a school much like yours. For most of these kids, this is their first time away from home, having rules and expectations, and being with a group of other children the same age. I ran a structured classroom with clear expectations, and I taught them the rules and procedures and they were in place from the first to the last d...See More

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