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FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).
This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!

Blog Post - Week 7
This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5
This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4
Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3
Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2
Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1
Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Love Your Students??

I've been reading the blogs where everyone seems to love their students very much. I guess I am going to Teacher Hell because I cannot say that I love all of my students. Some days I am waiting for the bell to ring just as much, if not more than, my students. Some days, like today, they seem to get on my last nerve. And then I begin to think, What the heck am I doing this for? I seem to be working like a dog and the students could care less if they pass or fail.

And then I have a chat with myself and I find the positive things that happened in the day. Even if the only positive thing I can find is that the day finally ended, at least there was something positive to focus on. Overall, I do enjoy teaching. I love having a class and sharing and interacting with students. I guess I just get frustrated some days..... And some days I don't love them..... And I'm sure they don't love me either on those days....

8 comments:

Dwayne Connors said...

Hey Con,
When I started in this proffession my friend that helped me get this job, an experienced teacher, said "don't go in there with too many expectations because the kids can't live up to them". I get extremely frustrated just like you and every time I do I remember what he told me. Many of these kids haven't become "themselves" yet. They are influenced by so many outside sources and are so exposed to them on a daily basis that it's a wonder if they will ever find "themselves". I found that I need to do what I can to help them in that regard. It is getting easier everyday. Talking to them individually about thier own affairs on thier level really makes a difference.

Julie J. said...

I agree with what Dwayne said. I have days where I don't love them either. Today is one of those days. My nerves are shot and I'm ready for Spring Break!

Jessie H said...

You're not going to Teacher Hell. You're just human. I think Dwayne put things into perspective quite well.

joec said...

You can love some of the people some of the time, but you can't love all of the people all of the time. ( Unless you are a politician). Every day is full of a thousand different moments. As a teacher, I have really learned to appreciate the good ones.
joec

steve said...

Connie
I've found that sharing my thoughts with the students about what they can expect in the future really helps.I tell them of my own past experiences and how hard it is to make a good living in the real world. It gives them a reality check of sorts.I tell them that being cool ,being the class clown and all the drama of highschool is over the day that they graduate,and that these classes are designed to help them go into the work force or to continue on to a technical degree.I also explain to the students that the days of working on your car in the driveway is slowly becoming a thing in of the past,and that the well educated in this field will be able to make a very good living.

steve said...

Connie
I've found that sharing my thoughts with the students about what they can expect in the future really helps.I tell them of my own past experiences and how hard it is to make a good living in the real world. It gives them a reality check of sorts.I tell them that being cool ,being the class clown and all the drama of highschool is over the day that they graduate,and that these classes are designed to help them go into the work force or to continue on to a technical degree.I also explain to the students that the days of working on your car in the driveway is slowly becoming a thing in of the past,and that the well educated in this field will be able to make a very good living.

jjumack said...

Hi Connie,
There are some students I dread to see coming.Some of them I don't like because of their behavior. I have others who are a "JOY" to teach.Our strength will continue to come from us PRAYING for each other.

Esther said...

Connie, I just love ya!! You are not going to "teacher hell" you are just human. They are days when I am glad the day has come to an end. I focus on the positives of my day.