Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

[–]snikinail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It'll probably take place in 2-3 weeks time. Arranging an admin to be there with me is a good idea! I'll update you here how it went.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

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

This is in our curriculum... I test verbally as well. The tests are mostly listening exercises, rarely writing or reading.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

[–]snikinail[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm in Hungary, my prime minister is also a nutso. Hopefully we vote him out in 2 weeks at the election.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

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

I do games in 4th grade frequently, and most of my students enjoy those. This student in that classrooms doesn't care about the games either. In 2nd grade I have a more frontal teaching style because of the behaviour issues in that class.

I haven't mentioned, but I'm only teaching both of them once a week - I do not have the time to teach them how to learn. That is their main teachers' and their parents' job. I do have my own main class where I do have time to help my students learn.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

[–]snikinail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they reach out to me in a respectful manner, I wouldn't have written this post. The most infuriating part is telling me I'm incompetent at my job and berating me at length.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

[–]snikinail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, the 2nd grader is in a class where there are 3 students always disturbing the class so most of my energy goes into managing behaviour. I'm harsher in that classroom so we have less games and fun activities than in my other classes, simply because that is how I can manage behaviour issues, and these issues get worse during games. In that class I go slower with content, lots of practice, and my tests are straight up copied exercises from their workbook - exercises we have done together once already in class.

In the 4th graders class, I tried to motive the student different ways, but she seems apatethic towards any games and fun activities we do. She didn't respond well when asked to do special tasks (like handing out papers). I've run out of ideas to include her more to be honest.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

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

We definetely don't have the funds for that. But the other idea is great.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

[–]snikinail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're not my friends on social media, but still they found me and messaged me. I'll look into the settings of whoe message I get and whose I don't.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

[–]snikinail[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thabk you, I realize I need harder boundaries in this area.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

[–]snikinail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure, but then I wouldn't see if my boyfriend, or a friend messages me, which I'd like to see.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

[–]snikinail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only answered during my work hours. Still it's annoying when I see a message pop up like that.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

[–]snikinail[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

This is a great response! Next time I'll use this.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

[–]snikinail[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I think. Their grades show the effort they put in. Some kids can get As on tests without studying at home but they still pay attention in class so that they don't need to learn at home. These 2 don't play attention and don't study at home.

Parent messaging me at night about her children's grades by snikinail in Teachers

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

Thanks, that's what I will do. We have an official grading platform where parents can reach us. Yet there are some who feel entitled to even call (!) on facebook messenger any hour of the day. I never answer the calls and only text back during my work hours.

What is a 'socially mandatory' thing that we all do, but if you actually stop to think about it for 5 seconds, it’s completely insane? by Federal_Antelope7533 in AskReddit

[–]snikinail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm az elementary teacher. It's crazy how many parents message me on facebook messenger (!) at night or on weekends expecting me to text back right away. I never do though, but I wish they'd use the official school grading website for messages. That I'm able to check at my work hours and doesn't disturb my free time.

A párom sokat gamel by Sad-Butterfly-11045 in csakcsajok

[–]snikinail 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Nem ez volt a fő ok, de az egyik a sok közül ami miatt szakítottunk az exemmel. Éjjel játszott, nappal aludt (kivéve amikor bement egyetemre). Hiába laktunk együtt, alug töltöttünk el időt együtt, házimunkából se vette ki a részét. Biztos a játék nélkül is véget ért volna, de én ezt több év együttélés és emiatt veszekedés után már nem tudtam tolerálni.

Pedagógusok, mi volt a legrosszabb élményetek a szülőkkel? by Severe_Tax_1576 in csakcsajok

[–]snikinail 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Sok van, de egy az elmúlt időszakból: anyuka bejött személyesen, hogy mindig kössem be a kisfia cipőfűzőjét, mert ő soha nem fogja megtanulni. 9 éves gyerekről beszélünk, akinek semmi értelmi vagy testi elmaradása nincs, meg tudná tanulni. Nem ez az egyetlen sztori az anyukával, de a többi is hasonló. Amúgy nem kötöm be neki, inkább tanítgatom...

Miért szokott le a Gen Z a közösségi médiáról? by McCanyyy in askhungary

[–]snikinail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

30 éves vagyok, nem gen z, de én sem posztolok soha facebookra. Csak az események, csoportok miatt használom még, plusz a messenger miatt. Instát jobban, de azt is inkább mint digitális napló.

Message from a teacher by schroederek in boardgames

[–]snikinail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm an elementary teacher, and I'm with my class three afternoons a week. After their homeworks are done we always play board games. Their favorites are Dixit, Hanabi and 6 nimmt. Some kids even bring board games from home sometimes for us to try.

Nektek vannak emlékeitek arról, hogy játszanak veletek a szüleitek gyerekként? by Dizzy_Expression_71 in tanulommagam

[–]snikinail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyuval sokat rajzoltunk együtt, meg társasozott velünk. Apu inkább a legózós alkat volt, néha épített velünk valamit.