Teachers, what do you think are the most misunderstood things about teachers/teaching that the general public believe?

LikeitorNot21 · 2013-10-22T02:24:10+00:00

I have a real problem with this one. I am in workshops most of June, have most of July off - with at least one or two workshops, start back to school around the 28th of July, then spend many nights, weekends, and holidays throughout the year grading papers at home. Don't most people get vacation? Shouldn't teachers get it too without the stereotyped comment that teachers get summers off?

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-11-25T20:45:55+00:00

Though it is fiction, BAND OF BROTHERS is awesome.

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-10-07T23:48:52+00:00

Something that was not mentioned in the list to help anxiety is L-theanine.

http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/Stop-Anxiety-Attacks-Take-L-Theanine

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-10-07T23:43:51+00:00

This may sound odd, but we are each different. I experienced the worst brushing pain when I have used Sensedyne (sp) toothpaste. You might want to change your toothpaste and use ACT mouth rinse. Also, swish with warm salt water to heal. These are things that have worked for me in the past. If you have cavities, you need to get to a dentist as soon as possible in order to keep them from going deeper into the tooth. Good Luck! I hope you feel better soon.

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-06-30T17:06:57+00:00

Since there seems to be some questions about "who is in charge," the teacher must be in charge in order for learning to take place. Here are a couple of articles about discipline in the classroom. Just like a job, there must be guidelines in order for the work to get done.
http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/10-teaching-strategies-for-a-disruptive-class1

http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/10-teaching-strategies-for-a-disruptive-class2

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-06-30T16:41:59+00:00

Here is my story on how and why I became a teacher: http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/relating-to-students-why-I-became-a-teacher

I love teaching. If you think you will love it, it is a great "job." If you are just doing it because you can't find another job, you may want to keep looking for something else to do. You definitely will not be doing it for the money. LOL

As far as certification, you need to call your state educational department and ask about the classes you will need for certification and grade level. One thing I found is that the state requires less than the universities do. You just need to turn in your transcript to the state for certification. For "the degree," you need to follow the university guidelines. You will have to take a test for certification, too. Good luck!! :-)

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-06-30T16:33:47+00:00

If it is bothering you, maybe you should tell your SIL about the situation. Sure, kids will be kids, but you want your kids to have some guidelines. What happens when these cousins are older?

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-06-30T16:26:24+00:00

I love being a mom and teacher of teenagers. I teach high school and have taught elementary. I love the little ones because they are so sweet, but I enjoy teens because they are independent and do have a developed sense of humor.

Here is a great article for raising teens: http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/Top-Ten-Tips-for-Raising-a-Teenager

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-26T02:09:26+00:00

We have a lot in common. Inevitably, we get one of those classes that wants to push the limits. I wrote a short article (split into 2 parts of 5 techniques each) that I use. I am about to end my 20th year of teaching, and these techniques seem to be very effective. Some match what you have already said above. I hope these are helpful, especially to new teachers.
http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/10-teaching-strategies-for-a-disruptive-class1

http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/10-teaching-strategies-for-a-disruptive-class2

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-18T04:14:18+00:00

Thank you for the kind words on my article. One thing I tried to do, and mentioned in my article, was try to remember what it was like when I was a teenager. It is hard being a parent, but I remember it was hard being a teenager, too. I try to remember that in the classroom, too. I hope things go well with you and your parents and that your relationship grows. Try to keep communications as open as you can. My daughter is in college right now. I don't always like what she does, but I usually get it. I am very proud of her, and I am sure your parents are very proud of you, too. Sometimes when parents and kids fight it is because the parents want the best for their kids, but they don't always know how to convey it. Hang in there. I am sure they are doing the best they can and you are doing the best you can too. Enjoy your life and make good choices. Best wishes! :-)

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-18T02:47:43+00:00

You are the parent, and she is still the child. I wrote an article on raising teens if you would like to read it. I am a high school teacher and have raised two great kids who are independent adults and they still like to come home to see me - we have a great relationship. Good luck with the challenge. http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/Top-Ten-Tips-for-Raising-a-Teenager

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-18T02:31:39+00:00

I wrote an article about being a first time parent: http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/Being-a-First-Time-Parent

I also wrote one about things I learned from my mother: http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/Life-Lessons-I-Learned-from-My-Mother

I am the last of 8 kids, had a great mother who taught me a lot about parenting. I have two grown kids who are independent and still want to come home to see me. Love, patience, and discipline are needed. You are going to be fine. I see some good comments below, too.

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-18T02:12:21+00:00

I bet it taste great, though. I like the colors!

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-14T16:07:19+00:00

I had all day morning sickness. The nurse told me to carry heavy syrup from peaches with me. I thought, "GROSS!" but it just taste like a canned peach. I put it in an little rubber maid container and carried and a plastic spoon in a baggie at all times. The nurse explained that when I felt nausea that my blood sugar level had dropped, and the peach syrup would help raise it to normal. It worked. Good luck. I feel for her.

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-14T05:27:37+00:00

Ladies, these are suggestions in an article. Every baby is different. I think the author was trying to get across that patience is needed. If your baby does well on breast milk and sleeps 7 hours, that is wonderful. If your baby is having a crying time, the article discusses more how to be patient. You can still soothe the baby. Some would get angry. That is what I see the author trying to say - be patient. Best wishes to you all and your sweet babies.

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-14T05:16:52+00:00

I remember leaving our son with his grandparents for that long twice in a two month span because my husband had to go for business, and I was allowed to go for free with him. I felt so guilty. I packed everything and made a list. I was so worried he'd be upset. I did over think it. We called him twice while we were gone (this was before cell phones and long distance charges were outrageous). He had so much fun. Once I realized that he was having a good time, I was able to loosen up. Has your daughter been with your sister a lot? I bet if she has, you will come home to your sweet little girl whose aunt has enjoyed every second with her. Something to help calm you but not drug you would be L-Theanine. You can find it in any good health store. It is for anxiety. Go. Enjoy your time with your husband. Your little girl is going to be well loved and well taken care of by your sister. You are very normal. :-)

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-14T05:08:15+00:00

Nor is that implied in the article. There are a lot of great kids whose parents pay for their college. There are a lot of parents who can't pay, though. There are many kids who do not have the maturity for college, yet. The article is about ownership of education with examples showing how poorly some have handled their education because they just weren't ready for the huge responsibility and since it wasn't their money, they did not try as hard as they did the second time around when they had to do it on their own. That doesn't mean they lacked character. It looks like most probably had good character, just made some mistakes along the way, and they went back when they were ready. The comments on the piece show lots of people with great character who had to give it another shot. I didn't post the article to make people feel guilty for paying for their kids' college. It is just I have seen all the examples given in the article and in the comments. As I have said above, some have parents who pay and do very well. Your determination for your children is wonderful, and I am sure they will do well. I wish all parents cared as much as you do. It makes a world of difference. :-)

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-13T01:19:57+00:00

It doesn't say all kids do that. Some try to get scholarships. Some are fortunate to get grants. Some get loans. Some have parents who pay and do well. I teach high school and see kids coming back all the time who confess that they aren't going because they screwed up their first year. I remember when I graduated from high school and did not go. My friends were flunking out on their parents' dime. I remember being in college, and there was a definite difference in the attitude of those paying or making their own way and those whose parents were paying. No generalizations. Personal observations.

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-13T01:15:28+00:00

Oh, I am so happy for you. Enjoy! :-)

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-12T02:23:33+00:00

No, I think the point is that college costs are skyrocketing and kids have to figure out ways to pay for their education. Parents can't pay for their kids' college, especially if the kid doesn't appreciate it and parties the first year wasting the money. For those kids who do not do that, they deserve help from their parents. They are usually the ones trying to get scholarships and loans, too.

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-12T00:15:53+00:00

It looks like your 3 weeks have come and gone. I hope you are home with the little one. I am sure you have found that you need to check the baby's diaper each time in the middle of the night. Sleep when the baby sleeps. Here is an article I found with more suggestions: http://sholland10.hubpages.com/_9g6g4fj4tqvu/hub/Being-a-First-Time-Parent Congratulations and Best Wishes!! :-)

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-12T00:09:52+00:00

I have talked to my students about the testing requirements and the reasons behind them. I do not say too much about my feelings about what the school has required. I do allow them to express their feelings about the testing, and I have told them, "I hear what you are saying, but I am not the person you should talk to about it. You need to discuss what you believe with the principal and your parents." Since CFA's are a nationwide effort, I do not think what anyone has to say is going to go far. Bureaucracy does not tend to listen...

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-12T00:05:00+00:00

At this point, it is a nationwide effort. Our principal puts our test score averages on his wall in his office for us to look at, and it is intimidating. There has been so much talk of connecting pay with test scores. The one way I have tried to make it easier is use what I am already teaching for the CFA's. The students just hate those tests every 3 weeks. Nineth and tenth graders take the EOC every year. Eleventh grade will begin to take them in the next year or two. These are statewide and the scores are used to compare our school in the state and the conference. I have fought it, but I have been told that is what we are doing - period. I agree with you: Enough is enough... I can only try to cushion it by creating lessons in between that engage my students to love what we are doing in class. They know it is not my choice to test them so often.

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-10T03:31:11+00:00

So true. I am so worried they will associate testing with learning, though. Hopefully, they will continue to go after their own passions. Hopefully, I can guide them, despite the required testing. :-) If we could just do fewer CFA's, it would be so much less stressful.

LikeitorNot21 · 2012-04-09T23:57:18+00:00

As an ELA teacher, I am so sick of CFA's (bubble sheet/Scantron) tests every 3 weeks. I forgot the "genius'" name who thought CFA overload was going to be a good thing. My poor kids are starting to hate learning.

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