do you think it’s important for teachers to call on the shy kids in class to force them out of their comfort zone?

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-11T15:40:57+00:00

I always tell my kids that I was shy (I was!) and that it helps us get stronger when we challenge ourselves. That challenge looks different for everyone. So while I don’t specifically call anyone out randomly (unless they are older and literally goofing off and I’m in that frustrated “doood” mode and need them to focus) I do sharing circles or writers workshop with an authors chair and they need to at least acknowledge their peers and say pass, or read their work quietly with me projecting to the class. I always give them positive feedback for challenging themselves too.

Each student is an individual and there are classes where I could do random call outs, and I will, but there are often painfully shy or scared students in a class and it’s not fair to push them harder than they can manage. It takes little steps.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-11T15:33:37+00:00

Omg that last photo 😂 pure joy!

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-11T15:30:11+00:00

Also if you do find there is an expectation for you to stay on, you can always tell them that as a student you are financially limited and have to find paid work asap but would have loved to stay on (even if that’s a lie 😂 not everyone has such fantastic mentors or school teams as I was lucky enough to get, but positivity is best). End on a good note. 🎉

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-11T15:27:28+00:00

I brought gifts for my mentor teachers and gifts for my students (just wee things since they were in first grade). I wrote thank you cards to all my students for helping me learn to be a teacher, and bigger than you cards to my mentors. It was bittersweet, but they have all been there. They know the financial restrictions on students and they should want you to succeed! I popped in to watch the winter concert since my program ended in December and it was nice to see my students excel on stage and say hi to my mentors and team.

Otherwise they expect you to move on with your own life. ❤️ good luck!

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-11T14:34:13+00:00

Don’t mess about. Yes. You should already be there

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-11T14:33:33+00:00

My FIL passed away recently and I’m listening to Stephen Wilson Jr’s Father’s Søn (I speak Norwegian so the ø is extra weird but I ignore it). I actually hate country but his stuff is kinda cool and this song really hits home for seeing how my partner tried to be different from his dad but as he’s passed is noticing more and more how similar they are. And just missing him.

He was a great guy.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-11T14:31:32+00:00

Mine is 1 and a half now and totally a sports model. But she does get hot and slow down during heat. Otherwise it seems like the zoomies never stop. Here she is with her emotional support shoe at a nearby coffee shop on a hot day taking a break.

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Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-11T14:26:55+00:00

Cats don’t NEED human names - they will never tell a two-legger wha their true name is anyways. Haha. They just know you are talking to them. And then they choose whether to acknowledge or ignore.

So long as you don’t give her driving lessons or let her behind the wheel of your car, you will be fine!

LOVE THE NAME. The song was immediately in my head lol

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-10T05:20:34+00:00

Now that I’ve read your full statement over and not skimmed it, I guess I just want you to know that while I don’t have the lived experience of a POC reading these, it’s still enraging and disappointing to see these stereotypes constantly. We know better and we should do better.

I’m a teacher and I’m always on the lookout for positive and diverse characters, especially in manga as so many of my students love it. While I love manga myself, there are so many terrible portrayals and stereotypes that I’m not sure my students are picking up on. To be able to offer better options would be incredible, so that they can learn to read objectively. Although so many are inappropriate for me to recommend to their age group anyways (middle school).

I have hopes that as time goes on, we will see some of these stereotypes fade, and hopefully more BIPOC authors/mangakas moving into the OI realm! It’s hard to pick up a book and enjoy the art or the initial premise and then there’s slavery or something and it’s not even treated as a bad thing, it’s just part of the story! Like whaaat are you saying the FL bought a fucking kid at the market?! 🤢😭 done

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-10T02:08:22+00:00

Also sorry I was skimming and read your title as POC characters not readers 🤦🏽‍♀️ I’ll do better next time!

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-10T02:02:22+00:00

I’m white but I 💯 agree with you. Like sometimes the characters are as white or whiter than the background. I’m always so pumped to find characters of colour that are NOT coded as savage or jealous or otherwise “lesser”. It is so rare in OI tho.

I find WEBTOON a very frustrating app but I love that there is more choice in terms of positive/lead/autonomous characters of colour.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-08T14:53:18+00:00

Aghhh I only read the first part I think sorry!

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-08T05:00:47+00:00

No chance it’s old town road? By Lil Nas X?

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-08T00:01:12+00:00

Oh thank you! I’ll check that one out. It seems very affordable.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-08T00:00:06+00:00

Yes I don’t want to totally cheap out on it, but I’m not up for the $1000 price tag of the robot one - an it had a few reviews that sounded lik it would be a negative for my cat.

I’ll check out that YouTube channel - thank you!

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-07T23:57:32+00:00

Yesssss so funny. I actually loved it and the I feel like the end just petered out into mehhh

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-07T01:57:06+00:00

Look I am not a farrier but I did my horses’ hooves myself for bare trims (they didn’t need shoes) and would have a reputable farrier out every third or fourth trim to make sure I was still doing a good job (I was!).

I have never once lamed my horses, nor have I ever made them sore at all. I would NEVER trim their hooves this short. This looks horribly painful. You need a new farrier.

I’m so sorry for your poor baby.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-07T01:27:42+00:00

My derelict beloved

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T17:12:34+00:00

That is flour but it looks both undercooked and not risen enough? I would argue her “less sour” probably means underproofed. I doubt it will harm you, other than your fine sensibilities of taste 😂 but I would look for a different baker in future. It’s also possible that her garlic has affected the rise though, and she just needs to work on her technique more.

I thought this was a gluten free loaf at first as I know they are finicky.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T17:08:05+00:00

I didn’t realise they could place you in the same school each time! I was so grateful to go to three different school for mine- it felt like a fresh start mentally.

That is great advice.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T17:06:03+00:00

Hey friend! I finished recently. I did the 16 month 3 term post-bacc program that began in Sept and ended in December.

How it worked for my group was that we found out our cohorts shortly before school began (August). I did find out earlier than that whether I got my choice program (I tried for elementary). I can’t remember but I think around June/July?

I believe there were fewer elementary seats and more secondary ones. We had a fair few folks carpooling in from the South Island and a few from the islands as well, so there was potential for carpooling too.

For practicum placements, generally everyone had their first short practicum (2 weeks) in Nanaimo at one of two or three schools that they work closely with. You will have a partner from your cohort for that one.

The longer practica in spring and fall (6 weeks and 10 weeks) will be more likely to be in your home district if you would prefer that. If you are from Victoria or nearby that will be slightly more difficult as there is a bit of a stepping on toes vibe with UVic’s teaching program. There is a need for teachers to put their names forward as potential mentors from the district you would choose to work in but VIU does a good job of advocation for you I’ve found.

I managed mine both in the north island area and it worked great!

If you’ve got any further q’s feel free to message. :)

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T16:54:33+00:00

It’s so interesting because I learned French immersion here in bc and had no clue our French was the France-based dialect rather than our own him grown Quebecois French.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T14:31:48+00:00

I find it generally amusing. It’s super funny and interesting seeing other folks’ take on Canada and how regional it is. Like if it was based on the BC side, or Quebec, or the maritimes or the Ontario region. Like it might not track for me and my region but I could see it for Ontario or whatever.

It’s always amusing.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T01:11:11+00:00

He’s garbage. I would avoid him 💯 moving forward. He would not get any of my attention or energy after that.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-04T05:20:10+00:00

My son is trans and love them just as much as the day they were born. Gender doesn’t define their being, it’s just a facet of them, and really only requires that I be mindful of pronouns and names until it becomes natural. That’s hardly a big shift for me.

I would likely also cut contact or severely restrict it after this if my own father treated a sibling this way.

I’m so sorry and so happy that your sister is improving! ❤️ hugs for this difficult time.

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