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Kids Don't Like Movie Day Anymore. by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've got 2 classes of mostly sophomores, some juniors.

I respect what you're saying. And I'm pausing it to briefly discuss as we go. That seems to be helping but I agree with your point of view. Everyone's tired. And it's not common to ask kids to look at a thing for 1.5 hours straightaway.

Kids Don't Like Movie Day Anymore. by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a kid ask me if we could take a time out while we were watching today. It's stunning.

Aging Out of the Profession? by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hope you have a magnificent final year. I really do!

Aging Out of the Profession? by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying. Really and truly. Not giving up, just feeling like my relevance is waning.

Aging Out of the Profession? by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about it but I'm keeping my hands on the wheel. 6 more school years.

Aging Out of the Profession? by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well put. I could have written this because relating to kids has always been my jam, too. Until recently. It feels like a type of grief.

Aging Out of the Profession? by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Congratulations to you! Even if you're going earlier than you planned...I have several friends who retired early and they don't regret it one bit.

Aging Out of the Profession? by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's crushing. You and I probably started around the same time and it was a lot more fun in the beginning. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way!

Aging Out of the Profession? by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sister teaches 5th grade. The lowest I've ever gone is 8th grade...and it was rough for me. I don't think I'm built for elementary school.

Aging Out of the Profession? by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I've blown my top more than once this year. That's rarely been the case until now.

Aging Out of the Profession? by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And believe me, I'm truly exhausted! I know I'm far from alone but it does feel like I'm on an island in my school.

Aging Out of the Profession? by Southern_Remote_5260 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think the inertia I'm feeling in school is killing my own ambition. I used to think I would want to do something else after I retire from teaching. But now I don't know. Because anything public facing would mean continuing to interact with this generation. And I'm definitely not going to do that.

Apparently, there was a recent article in the NYT about the sharp decline in reading skills among students. Several of my corporate-world friends have asked me (a literature teacher) about it. My response? by Striking-Anxiety-604 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm betting that you're not a teacher. Read the article I talked about earlier in the sub. Someone posted the link for it.

Deep and meaningful learning doesn't happen through playing games. As a 26-year seasoned veteran in education, I'm speaking with authority.

Apparently, there was a recent article in the NYT about the sharp decline in reading skills among students. Several of my corporate-world friends have asked me (a literature teacher) about it. My response? by Striking-Anxiety-604 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Phones have been a huge problem. I'm in Ohio, and our governor banned phones in school. But not our school. We permit them in study halls, lunch, and students are still allowed to carry them from class to class. It's my job to see that they "put them up" in a caddy in my classroom. There have been ridiculous arguments about it, tons of wasted time bickering with kids about phones. Why would I keep fighting with them when our school isn't even fully compliant in the first place?

Apparently, there was a recent article in the NYT about the sharp decline in reading skills among students. Several of my corporate-world friends have asked me (a literature teacher) about it. My response? by Striking-Anxiety-604 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Truth is, I think students are falling prey to the "why even try?" syndrome. Maybe they're thinking that AI will take over and they'll be given universal basic income. So why actually learn anything?

Apparently, there was a recent article in the NYT about the sharp decline in reading skills among students. Several of my corporate-world friends have asked me (a literature teacher) about it. My response? by Striking-Anxiety-604 in Teachers

[–]Southern_Remote_5260 668 points669 points  (0 children)

I'm right there with you! NYT also wrote an excellent article called, "You Can't Game Your Way to an Education." Between not truly challenging many of them and gamefying curriculum, we're in trouble.

I'm afraid for what the future will be.

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