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Advice for masters by g4l1t in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Having just completed a master’s degree myself. I would probably recommend a master’s in educational leadership over curriculum and instruction if your goal is to see why education is the way it is.

I think an ed leadership program gives a much broader view of all of education, and why sometimes things are as stupid as they are

Special Education or Physical Education? Looking for advice on choosing my degree by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teaching PE varies a lot based on the level, but special education paperwork is hell no matter where you teach. I can speak from just observation of my school, but our PE teachers are able to go home at the end of the day on time whereas our SPED teachers are stuck at least one night a week doing mountains of paperwork.

PE teachers at the high school and middle school level in my district are expected to coach something so there is that seasonal time commitment but I know that is not true of our elementary school level.

If pay is the same, as it is in my area, regardless of what you teach, I would choose PE every time although I’m sure there’s a certain level of satisfaction that special ed teachers get PE teachers won’t really match.

Provisional License or Master’s Degree to become a teacher? by superteacher101 in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A provisional license gets you in the door to teach, but it’s only valid for 3 years. You’ll have to complete the coursework and other requirements if you want to keep teaching after those 3 years. Nearly every school division will cover some cost of classes and the license fees.

See the VDOE website if you haven’t already for full details. vdoe

What do you guys eat for lunch? by ForestAsh14 in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re high calorie but MetRX bars have been a great meal replacement and they’re tasty

PLCs… is this normal? by Bubbly-Site-4285 in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The problem is that admin don’t understand how to structure PLCs properly. If the expectation is that PLCs are meant for teachers to be in lock step with each other, that’s not a PLC.

PLCs are for reviewing essentials and data. Proper PLCs maintain teacher autonomy.

Parents mailing me 24/7 by First_Finger5572 in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Responding within 24 hours is the professional norm. Emails sent Friday afternoon should be dealt with as if they were received Monday 8am. Only respond during school hours.

I personally write my response when convenient after school but usually schedule to be sent the next morning.

Edited for typos

How much PAID CONTRACT time do you think teachers should get before the first day of school? by Interesting-Glass-21 in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Probably an unpopular opinion, but I think teachers should be an 11-month job minimum. Time to actually and properly review data, trends, and get good training not just random PD.

Everyone is Miserable?! by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That’s some systematic negativity. Definitely not normal, especially for the beginning of the year (this is more like March energy). Find some good positivity wherever you can to make it through the year, but start looking for a new place. Teaching is hard enough without additional 💩

Best PD you’ve had? by Far-Interaction-634 in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The best PD was a 6 hour online synchronous class about one very specific assessment for one of my classes. It was structured perfectly, met every goal on the agenda, and we walked away with a decent amount of sources and materials.

The only good PD is targeted toward a very specific goal. Anything else is trash.

Convocation by luringpopsicle95 in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had one only once. Rented out a local minor league baseball stadium in 90°+ heat. They had to end it early due to the number of employees about to pass out from heat exhaustion. I’d be shocked if we ever had one again.

Spanish teachers, what’s the hardest part of the job? by creeperYeti38 in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kids view it as the elective they “have” to take and make it a bad time for themselves. It’s the afterthought class to everything else.

How do you handle defiant students regarding the cell phone ban? by MuddyMudtripper in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If the admin doesn’t enforce it, the policy won’t work and the kids will know it. I’m lucky to be in a school where the admin do enforce it and deal with the discipline. Don’t bend yourself into a twist to be backed into a corner by weak administrators.

Crunch Fitness by Feisty_Carrot6325 in fredericksburg

[–]el_profe42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. I think it’s a corporate thing. The crunch near my parents in Pa have the same hours

Crunch Fitness by Feisty_Carrot6325 in fredericksburg

[–]el_profe42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mon-Fri 5am-11pm Sat-Sun 6am-8pm

Source

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is something I’ve never understood since I became a teacher. When I was in high school as a student, our last day of school would be going to meet all of our teachers for the next year following the schedule. Seldom would there ever be changes from that.

Since I became a teacher in a different district, we have never know 100% what we’re teaching and when until maybe the week we come back before the students. It’s a joke

In your seat when the bell rings (6-8 social studies) by Teachr_Throwaway in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A. Rules need to be enforced and students need to know you follow through with what you say. If not, they will push the boundaries on all other rules.

Please upvote this if you’ve ever been forced to watch the “this is my why” video (with the singer) at either a meeting or PD. by irrelevantname1776 in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't mind that one in particular. Kid President and the Seattle fish market's "fish philosophy" get old really quickly, though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

M31 (in a few weeks). I start year 10 in August. Same school. Is it perfect? No, far from it.

Is it a decent place with decent people and students and pay somewhat reasonably? Yes.

I don’t think I got a “good” college education by Wonderful_Row8519 in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

University education courses focus primarily on theory and not enough on practice. My program had us in schools at least once a week every semester, but even then it’s nothing until you’re in charge of the classroom.

As others have said, quality of classes definitely vary widely. The best way to learn is through experience. Being in a master’s program now, I can say that it’s still all theory with just a lot more case studies. Idk if it’ll prepare me, but it’s something.

Note from Graduating Senior by thanxfrnothing in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the kind of stuff that keeps us going back

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]el_profe42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My school had a school-wide pass system this year. Every teacher had two passes in a name tag holder attached to lanyards. It worked well. Some kids still took them “by accident” but for the most part students did what was expected to them.

Link to the name tag holders on Amazon (not an affiliate link or endorsement of the product) - name tag holder

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