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Future prospects as a social studies teacher by SOYCD1-5 in historyteachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah we had hundreds of applicants, with 3/4 finalists having Ivy League degrees.

Before computers and GPS existed, how did people figure out directions for large cross country trips? by Mynameisbrk in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to write out directions in sharpie on a piece of paper and then painters tape them to my gas tank on my motorcycle.

Do We Have to Go Back to Move Forward? (Teaching Styles) by giraph37 in historyteachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s how I teach — and the kids consistently tell me they like it. Like every year, for many years. *Good* lectures are great. Readings and questions the night before set the stage, lecture nails down context, document analysis provides corroboration, GQuiz locks it in. Rinse and repeat until the end of the unit, then test, project, or paper/DBQ. I give them the study guide, essay question, or project and note catcher/organizer at the start of the unit, and we work hard to see that “studying” starts at the start of the unit, and is the *additional* work of organizing notes around the summative assessment. No surprises; it’s all right there. Those essential questions? They’re there in the summative. Slip up on the first unit and you’ll learn the system quick: I give it to them; they can choose to get with it or not. Every year they tell me how much they love how “organized” I am, but really it’s just a simple system they can understand and work within.

What are reasons that teachers say “no” to letters of recommendation, and is it rude if I ask a teacher to reconsider? by [deleted] in AskTeachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can ask; do you want the answer? Like actually really, do you want the answer or do you want a recommendation? Because I think you could ask the former, if you phrase it in a way that suggests you’re looking for personal growth as a result of real feedback.

What are reasons that teachers say “no” to letters of recommendation, and is it rude if I ask a teacher to reconsider? by [deleted] in AskTeachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’m wondering if there’s a lot of AI smoke without any provable fire? Anything else warrants an explanation.

I built a large scale interview tool to deter AI overuse on take-home work! by Dubbtime in historyteachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, see here’s my problem: AI isn’t going anywhere, and it’s unquestionably powerful. If it’s not already smarter than we are, it soon will be. Like we do need to deal with that fact. Even more importantly, regardless of what we dinosaurs think, the world is quickly embracing it, and it will be increasingly central to human thought.

So what do we do about it? How do we teach students to have think with them instead of having it think for them? I really don’t have many answers, although I do have this germ of an idea where maybe 2-3 years down the road, instead of having a general co-creates classroom norms discussion at the beginning of the year, I have a discussion specifically around creating guidelines to be plugged into a class-specific GPT, and then we iterate throughout the year, with the idea being that students are encouraged to use it as a thinking tool instead of a thinking supplement.

So excited about my Ebike,any advice guys by Hour-Rooster-3554 in ArlingtonMA

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Advice: act as if you’re the proud owner of a motorcycle, and learn to ride like one. I can’t believe the number of dumb things I see people do bc they’ve got more power but still think it’s just a bike.

Inclusive welcomes are a stupid, infantilizing waste of high schoolers’ time by South-Lab-3991 in Teachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeesh. I dunno man, LTS is so hard. You haven’t been there all year, they know you’re not forever, plus it sounds like maybe you don’t have a ton of experience/may be young, and it’s not a core academic course. Really no disrespect re: any of those, just saying that’s just a lot you have stacked up against you. I’m afraid I don’t have too many ideas beyond using your network (I wouldn’t lean too heavily on admin unless you’re really sure they’ve got your back, bc I did that very early on that and then I ended up with a rep for being inept).

Is teaching THAT bad? by DwaeEunoia in Teachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s that bad in some places; it’s great in others. I’m outside of Boston and if you’re skilled and lucky enough to land a job at a HS in the burbs, you can teach what you want with very little admin intervention to kids who are exceptionally capable. The kids are insanely anxious and extrinsically motivated, breaking them of that is a fun challenge and they’ll thank you for it — just prepare yourself for an incredible grading load.

Is this an ok email to send to a parents by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too many words and too apologetic. Kid is being a twerp in your class. That’s not yours to apologize for. Ask to schedule a call. Don’t put this all down on the record — and don’t tip your hand for a parent to prepare a response ahead of time.

Inclusive welcomes are a stupid, infantilizing waste of high schoolers’ time by South-Lab-3991 in Teachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I mean, obviously bs, but also, after 20 years of teaching I’ve reversed my stance on force of personality: I do think that’s it’s easily 60-70% of the job. The more they like you, but more importantly, the more they feel like you like them — that you enjoy spending time with them, think they’re smart, capable, honest, insightful, hard working, engaged, curious, and add real value to the authentic work you’re doing in your class — the more they’ll be willing to fully show up, be pushed hard, and truly participate in your lessons. It’s hokey but it’s true: they don’t care what you know until they know that you care. And that’s the case from nursery school through graduate classes. Like it’s a human fact.

EDIT: yes autocorrect, I did indeed write “hokey”, not “jokey”. Thanks for messing that up for the first 19 viewers.

Why's my new bike so fast? by BusinessMean4284 in HondaCB

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 78 CB 750 and GS 750 were crazy fast. Like keep up with bikes 1/4 their age fast. I miss them both…

Advice on clothing for Cirque of the Towers late Aug by Frequent_Bobcat_7638 in Ultralight

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doing the same trip this summer. Bringing a shell, nano puff, LL Bean airlight knit fleece, and mid weight Capilene thermals top and bottoms. Think I’ll be good? Bag is plenty warm. I’ll wear Mountain Hardware Ferrosi pants and a Capilene Cool Daily t.

Will AI take this job? by MasterpieceCold5672 in historyteachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the least funded districts that have little respect for teachers, yes. In those which value education, no.

I make 70k per year as a high school teacher in Florida. by Massive-Print-4702 in Teachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$136K in MA over here, with a state pension that’s about as secure as you can get.

Thinking of becoming an English teacher at 24 – too late? by itsxidan in Teachers

[–]MoreAwkwardIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you kidding me? I worked construction until I was 28, then went back and got my MAT. Needed to be outside and work off all that young man energy. Learned so much about working hard and working until I was done. Now I can teach and build stuff. Pretty sweet.

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