Monday, April 5, 2010
Troublemakers
There are a few troublemakers in the 3rd period pre-algebra class I observe. Two students in paticular are the worst; two boys. They always pick on this girl and make her feel bad. I really cannot stand it and usually end up yelling at them if my cooperating teacher doesn't get to it first. My cooperating teacher is absolutely fed up with the class, especially these two boys. They give him a lot of attitude and make a lot of smart remarks. I personally would punish them more than my cooperating teacher does. He is too easy on them and usually just gives them warnings. The boys also are very disruptive to the class and try to get attention from everyone. My cooperating teacher says he feels bad that I have to come in and observe during their class; also he states that he does not want to even teach that class anymore and I don't blame him. I feel bad for him honestly; he is so nice and gets treated so mean in return. These boys mis-behaving is actually a good thing for me to see. I need to know that teaching is not going to be a bed of roses and that I will also have students that are hard to handle. These boys behavior is absolutely uncalled for and is inappropriate. They are not elementary kids and should have enough sense to act their age in the classroom.
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I think these boy in the class are one of those kids who are crying out for attention. I know that they are older and should no better, but wanting attention at any age is relavent. I think it's sad that your teacher does not want to teach this class anymore. Have you ever thought of coming up with different ways for them to learn the material, maybe they just need an activity that is hands-on an will make them have to pay attention. I also do not like how your teacher will not have a harsher punishment then warnings because it does not show him having authority over the class. The boys might be trying to push the teacher to see how far they can get a way with things. I think it is time for the teacher to put his foot down and see if there are different dynamics in the class.
ReplyDeleteI totally know how you feel. I had some students in my cooperating teachers room too who were just very rude and didnt care who they showed it to. And I felt the same way you do too I wouldve defiently punished the kids who were acting like that more than the teacher did. If there is one thing that I will not stand for in my classroom one day it is BULLYING I just will NOT satnd for it. As I was growing up in school I hated to see people get picked on and to see some teachers not taking the right approach would absolutley make me mad. Im glad that your teacher trys to handle the situation at least he doesnt act like its not happening. I hope your teaching experience was fun and you learned a lot. :)
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