Teachers on Strike

gregg1

whitesatin wrote: »

But at least he had a go, which is good.

This illustrates what I was saying that many people think they can do the job but end up frustrated when reality kicks in.

Over the past ten years or so the paperwork has become overwhelming resulting in shattered teachers who can't give any more of their time than they already do. It is all very well saying that teachers get long holidays but, boy, do they need them! My brother is teaching in a private school and he is in the same position.

I always found that I went down with some illness just when I was hoping to enjoy the holiday. I tried to get as much work done as I could at the beginning of the holiday but because of illness, I would end up doing it at the end so it loomed over me and got me off to a bad start the following term.

Funnily enough, my OH is unwell yet again at the beginning of the holidays.

You are right, the paperwork is soul destroying.

System

gregg1 wrote: »

We were already having a civilised debate on here long before you appeared and started making unacceptable and vile comments so run along and give it a rest with the poor me routine.

It's not a poor me routine! I don't mind that you have to revert to attacks because you're not very good at arguing. It's quite entertaining.

The problem is you have a very short fuse and if people don't agree with you then you start attacking them. I'm glad it's your OH who is the teacher not you as I imagine a teacher with a temper is a dangerous combination.

Andy_L

bylromarha wrote: »

I teach 30 wonderfully lively 5 year olds.

On an average day different pupils in my class tantrum, fidget, hit, refuse to work/move, roll round the floor, kick, whine, dive under your feet when teaching on the carpet, push, strop, cry, have wee/poo accidents, bleed...and paint walls and tables, hide under tables, throw chairs, bite, run off school grounds in previous classes...


I make sure the classroom environment is prepped from floor to ceiling with exciting interactive imaginative displays, climbing up and down ladders (if you can find them or on tables and chairs if you can't)


I weekly prep a pile of ICT resources including powerpoints, and ipad work, and quickly rearranging cables to make all the technology work when you need it to.

I take PE lessons where you have to model moves and show ball skills. And spot children on the climbing frame.

...now ask me that original question again with a picture of your 75 year old (great) nan/grandad in my place.

Perhaps I haven't made my self clear, I blame my English teacher :-)

I'm not saying that teachers could do the job at 75, I'm objecting to the claim that teaching is uniquely un-doable by a 75 yo compared to other jobs

poet123

goater78 wrote: »

It's not a poor me routine! I don't mind that you have to revert to attacks because you're not very good at arguing. It's quite entertaining.

The problem is you have a very short fuse and if people don't agree with you then you start attacking them. I'm glad it's your OH who is the teacher not you as I imagine a teacher with a temper is a dangerous combination.

You really do like to bait people don't you? You would be better served making sure your posts were accurate and informed.

gregg1

goater78 wrote: »

It's not a poor me routine! I don't mind that you have to revert to attacks because you're not very good at arguing. It's quite entertaining.

The problem is you have a very short fuse and if people don't agree with you then you start attacking them. I'm glad it's your OH who is the teacher not you as I imagine a teacher with a temper is a dangerous combination.

I have never divulged my occupation on here. Once again, you make sweeping statements based on a complete lack of knowledge.

Anyway, if you think you have. something interesting and constructive to debate and you can desist from making personal attacks, I am sure we could have a relatively intelligent discussion. When you are not on a mission to offend, you have posted good stuff on other threads.

Skinto_7

It always seems the teacher debate gets a few heated arguments going!!

As i have said before teachers are needed and do a good job. However tm suprised how hard done by alot of them think they are. Perhaps they have a skewed view of what goes on in the private sector as they seem to think not getting pay rises, having changes to pensions etc is exclusive to them, i can assure you it is also happening to the majority of private sector workers aswell!!