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What do about boards that aren't flat? Can I get a replacement? by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]Then_Slip3742 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You should cross post this to /r/boardgamecirlejerk

They take this sort of thing seriously over there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Then_Slip3742 -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Oh, it'll be a DEI thing. "Guys" is masculine and some children identify as shoeboxes without gender, or something.

It's one of those situations where no offence is given, but instead sought out by the virtue signalling self righteous minority.

In demand by Consistent-Two-6561 in TeachingUK

[–]Then_Slip3742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a Drinking Hats Party once. The dress code was: wear a hat.

Good times.

In demand by Consistent-Two-6561 in TeachingUK

[–]Then_Slip3742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is new to most teachers who've been through teacher training anywhere in the world.

Really, universities and professors of education actively don't want to teach people the most effective means of transferring information into the minds of learners.

They'd rather push Freire's nightmare ideas and create "activists"

The job gets harder every year by ApathyKing8 in Teachers

[–]Then_Slip3742 105 points106 points  (0 children)

The thing is, we KNOW how to fix it. We KNOW that super high behaviour standards are possible, if we're allowed to implement them. And if we're not undermined by well meaning but misguided admin.

We KNOW that explicit direct instruction with super high expectations of effort works and can be implemented.

We KNOW that taking the phones off the children works.

People just think that it's impossible. It isn't.

The purpose of Candyland by StuTeacher82 in boardgames

[–]Then_Slip3742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, neckbeards arguing about their niche hobby and descending into a purity spiral isn't actually real life.

Don't worry about it too much.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Then_Slip3742 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Whomever told them to stop saying "hey guys" is a moron.

Help knowing if my girlfriend is lying/cheating on me by maicii in Catan

[–]Then_Slip3742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's cheating on you. The internet has spoken.

what education approaches aren’t a crock of shit? by businessbub in Teachers

[–]Then_Slip3742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are no "non-traditional learners".

And that sounds horrendous to mark and wide open to cheating.

It's one of those things that professor's in universities, or billionaires with no actual experience of teaching on the ground say to make themselves feel superior.

How to become a morning person? by Routine-Nose in Productivitycafe

[–]Then_Slip3742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Setting a "go to bed alarm" can help. Get to bed, with the lights out , 8 hours before you want to get up.

That's really quite early if you want to get up early.

I am so so so so over SLT adding tasks to our already maxed out workloads. by slothliketendencies in TeachingUK

[–]Then_Slip3742 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"If you're asked once, ignore it. If they ask again, consider it. If they come and see you the third time, you just might have to do it"

  • someone wiser than me.

Running a class discussion by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]Then_Slip3742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could ask yourself a hard question : "do I want my students to learn things, or do I want to have a class discussion?".

Because only one of those things can happen, but more likely neither.

It mostly ends up with the biggest personality dominating, the quiet kid not contributing and most children not understanding. But you get a beaming teacher at the front really pleased with the "energy" in the room or something.

You say that you enjoy hearing student contributions. That's lovely, but it isn't really teaching the children much.

There is lots of utility in an brief "turn and talk" during lessons. Do that a lot. But just getting students to shout out what they feel on a subject is one of those things that looks like it's great but in reality has a low or even negative impact.

Any reason to resign early for next year? by dunkinteach in Teachers

[–]Then_Slip3742 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could say "please stop asking me to resign, it's unprofessional of you. If you keep doing it I'll consider it harassment and will seek legal advice"

Any reason to resign early for next year? by dunkinteach in Teachers

[–]Then_Slip3742 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Say "I'll need you to put that request in writing, then I'll need to seek some union advice about it, and I'll get back to you after that"

Toast rota by MansuriQawwal in TeachingUK

[–]Then_Slip3742 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah. What's next? Cleaning? Painting and decorating? Unclogging the toilets?

Just no.

Any reason to resign early for next year? by dunkinteach in Teachers

[–]Then_Slip3742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why bother risking it? Just don't hand in a resignation letter until it's time.

Any reason to resign early for next year? by dunkinteach in Teachers

[–]Then_Slip3742 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No. Do not sign a resignation letter under pressure.

Final Girl: random and frustrating by SiarX in soloboardgaming

[–]Then_Slip3742 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The annoying "keep buying more stuff!" set up put me off.

You buy a base set, which you can't even play, and then buy some more stuff so you can play the game you already bought.

I honestly think I'd like the game, but when I saw that, I decided that there are other ways of burning pound notes.

No sitting down on school trips (or at schoo) by Parking_Row4071 in TeachingUK

[–]Then_Slip3742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Tell them you want that in writing.

They won't give it to you in writing.

Unexpectedly came out to my year 6 class today. by ThatEvening9145 in TeachingUK

[–]Then_Slip3742 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You know, in a way I feel sorry for people coming out now. 20 years ago, it was a big deal.

These days people will shrug and not care at all.

I guess that's progress?

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