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by guereja

Jan 21, 2010

I have a question for all the veteran teachers. I just started my student teaching in a middle school couple weeks ago. It is an urban school which means that a lot of the kids misbehave. The teacher has so much trouble working with them because they do not listen, bring their materials (books, paper, pencil) and they just do not want to do anything. They get up from their seats when the teacher is teaching or talking, in few words... it is a mess. So now I have to start teaching little by little but how can I do it when they don't pay attention? I tried today and the students did not stop talking. When you say something they talk back and have no respect at all... Can someone tell me what I should do please? I know that rules and procedures are the most important on the first days but since I'm not the teacher and I didn't start working with them since last year it is hard for me to come and set up my own rules. The kids have just said to me YOU ARE NOT THE TEACHER! what to do? I need...See More

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Allison How do you handle situations such as these when you are only a student doing observations and you are treated in these ways? I don't believe that I have the authority for the two hours I will ever spend at the school to discipline, but I don't feel it is my place to approach the teacher and tell her what is occurring in his or her classroom.
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Feb 16, 2010

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teachers perspective I have a student teacher who is a having a lot of trouble with students not listening, talking out, not staying focused, etc. I have had talks with my students (lots of them) and know that they do not behave this way with subs. I have given my ST tips, advice and an actual plans. It gets to a point where I can do NO more...it is up to the ST to sto...See More

Feb 26, 2010

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No need to know You know, as a student, i have learned that teachers think that they own us kids. It is time you listened to our side of the story. I am a student in Ohio and I have had some trouble with the teachers. Like you know, the teachers say that you have to stand out in the hallway just because you dont say the pledge. (which is a violation of Ohio law 33...See More

May 24, 2012

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You have to give before you can get! So what is your side of the story? To be honest you sound like a brat. Why do you not stand for the pledge?? You realize the only reason you HAVE those rights to disrespect this country's flag is because the men and women who have DIED to give them to you, right? Perhaps your teachers are not respecting you because their grandfather was in the Army...See MoreSo what is your side of the story? To be honest you sound like a brat. Why do you not stand for the pledge?? You realize the only reason you HAVE those rights to disrespect this country's flag is because the men and women who have DIED to give them to you, right? Perhaps your teachers are not respecting you because their grandfather was in the Army, their father in the Marines, or their mother in the Navy, and it makes them SICK to know that their relatives sacrificed so much so a little punk like you can sit back and kick his feet on the desk during the Pledge of Allegiance.

And, technically, teachers ARE the boss of you. While you are in their classroom, in the school they are teaching at, you HAVE to abide by their rules. They are legally responsible for you. So if you’re a dumbass and get hurt or do something else that’s stupid (drug use, and such), it is their job security on the line. Stop being such a little prick and SHOW some respect – to the United States flag and those who have fought for this country and to your teachers/principal – and you in turn will be shown some respect.

You’re right; there can be no punishment for voicing what you have in that hair-brain of yours. However, you have just proved to everyone reading your comment that you do not DESERVE respect from anyone. I honestly don’t think you have any for yourself. Be truthful; why are you so mad at society? And, if you’re so sick of being in school with teachers, why not drop out? I don’t know you from Steve, but your words speak volumes. You have your whole life to find yourself and to find who you are. Do you really want to be the kind of guy people don’t respect because you act like a tough guy? I don’t think you do. I think, deep down, you are a smart kid. I also believe that you could be made for good things but no one will ever know if you keep up this attitude! Straighten your crap out, please!

On 5/24/12, No need to know wrote: > You know, as a student, i have learned that teachers > think that they own us > kids. It is time you listened to our side of the story. > I am a student in Ohio and I have had some trouble with > the teachers. Like you know, the teachers say that you > have to stand out in the hallway just because you dont > say the pledge. (which is a violation of Ohio law > 3313.602 (A)) You know, students have the right to > express themselves and talk because of the first, and > fourteenth amendments. You teachers act like you are > the boss of us and your not! With all due respect > (wait, I dont respect you teachers,) No need to know > (Feel free to track me down... there cannot be any > punishment for expressing my views)

May 29, 2012

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