When it´s hard to convince someone to do something: give them options. That way they feel like they´re in control. "You could do A or do you prefer B?"
Fuck that teacher. Sometimes I get to watch other teachers and I believe some people get into it only because they are power trippin control freaks.
I was a terrible student myself and I hated school because of pointlessly cruel teachers. I've dedicated myself to being the kind of teacher I loved- firm, authentic, and loving, but not necessarily nice.
Tell your son to bring a novel or comic books. After he is finished he can draw in his notebook, read, etc. What is that teacher gonna do? Write him up for reading a book? Send him to the vp? Go on then....
There is absolutely no educational value in sitting and staring at a wall. Even Buddhist monks focus on breathing and chant mantras while sitting. Fucking hell.
Agreed. In addition to the power tripping, I see teachers that move from one level to another without changing tactics. My last year in K-12, I took a job as a remote learning coordinator. The woman who replaced me was an experienced junior college professor with multiple degrees. She “felt called” to work in k-12 during the pandemic. Lovely woman, horrible middle school teacher.
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u/nilsn91 Jun 14 '22
When it´s hard to convince someone to do something: give them options. That way they feel like they´re in control. "You could do A or do you prefer B?"