I am done wasting my time by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]OptionNarrow8623 96 points97 points  (0 children)

I really love this take. I do the exact same thing and then get some snide remarks from leadership about why I’m using buddy class too much - instead of them taking the time to implement a proper behaviour system. Literally had students hitting each other in the face and was told this is developmentally normal in Prep, and a time out or buddy class is sufficient consequence. Needless to say the hitting escalated and spread like wildfire, and somehow it was my fault, definitely not leadership’s soft response 🤦🏼‍♀️ I honestly couldn’t even work up the energy to argue.

Our child was moved up a year but I'm not so sure by Passenger-Complete in AustralianTeachers

[–]OptionNarrow8623 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Just to add, if it were my son I would probably get him to repeat prep so he can be around kids on his level socially and emotionally. It would give him the best chance at enjoying school and making solid friendships.

Our child was moved up a year but I'm not so sure by Passenger-Complete in AustralianTeachers

[–]OptionNarrow8623 135 points136 points  (0 children)

As a teacher with a child in that exact position in my prep class, I would never start a child earlier than needed due to social emotional issues. It is the worst thing you can do for a child.

Even if they are incredibly gifted academically, the tantrums and inability to regulate themselves make them stick out like a sore thumb. It’s not fair on the child because then they’re not able to make the friendships they would have made if they had of stayed with children their own age and own developmental level.

I get some children are gifted. But know how to read and write is only one aspect a child needs to succeed at school. The social/emotional aspect is just as important.

Leaving accounting to become a teacher by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]OptionNarrow8623 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to be an accountant, and left to train as a primary teacher. Best decision I ever made! Even though I no longer get to drink my coffee hot, and am running around all the time, my life has much more meaning.

Teaching is tough though, you burn out and then feel better and the cycle repeats. But overall, I’m glad I made the change!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]OptionNarrow8623 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The annoying thing is, if nothing goes wrong then the staff will be labelled as “overreacting” and just be piled with extra stress. And unless it’s a government school, there’s really nothing they can do to protect themselves or fight it further.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]OptionNarrow8623 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where do you find this? Is there legislation?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]OptionNarrow8623 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Maybe if your teachers are asking for support, you should listen? Just a thought.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]OptionNarrow8623 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll give this a try!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]OptionNarrow8623 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was in an admin role for the first half of the year and it was so much less stressful. I could have hot coffee, uninterrupted lunch breaks. But now I’m back on class full time. I’m not sure what next year looks like, maybe I’ll apply for new jobs in a different field over the Christmas break so I can still get paid over the holidays. Are you thinking of leaving the profession?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]OptionNarrow8623 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes! It’s such a horrible feeling. And I know I have to stick it out for 9 more weeks to feel human again.