For the first times in many years of teaching I have one! Oh my what to do?!? I love my job, my students, my fellow teachers, my director...I love where I work! But, the thorn has burrowed itself twisting and prodding causing some undue stress to my days.
I take criticism with a smile on my face and let the person say what's on their mind. Everyone has the right to an opinion, BUT and it is a big BUT, don't act like you could teach my class better OR like you are my boss when you don't even work there.
Should I have to change how I teach, react, respond...just to appease one person? I really don't think that is something that I should be expected to do...just my honest opinion.
My class is tough, very tough, this year. No two classes are comparable...this year what a mix I have! Lots of behaviors that shock me (not really since I've seen them all many times), lots of self-esteem issues, and lots of just being 5 and 6.
I will do what I can to appease...better known as telling the person what they want to hear...but I'm having a lot of inner conflict trying to teach how they think I should. I'll wrap my mind around it all and see if I can live with myself in the end.
I teach because I want to make a difference, I want my students to be confident in their learning abilities, I want my students to push me/challenge me, I want so much from my students, but is it to much? I'll continue teaching the best way I know how to , I will push myself even further then I've ever pushed myself professionally. I will get through this year in one piece and hopefully will come out a wiser, more patient teacher.
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