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Post by james on Feb 13, 2016 15:14:36 GMT -5
A teacher friend posted this on Facebook.
This sums up most of our unkind teacher stereotypes. Are they similar across the pond?
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Post by Fingerplucked on Feb 13, 2016 16:17:09 GMT -5
That is an outrage! Only the Probationary History Teacher makes less than the Large Breasted Female English Teacher?
And what do you want to bet that they pay the Large Breasted Male English Teacher 30% more than her even though they’re both doing the same exact job?
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Post by RickW on Feb 13, 2016 16:30:49 GMT -5
I don't know that there are any quite like that. Teachers get trashed her for different things. Typically, they belong to very large unions, that are quite powerful because when they go on strike they can destroy a school year, and parents scramble to find care because in most cases, both parents work. Teachers are stereotyped for being angry about working conditions, while getting paid well, getting the entire summer off work, plus two weeks at Christmas, and one or two weeks in the Spring. They are accused of trying to control the school system, the curriculum, how and what is taught, and complaining when parents or the school board try to interfere. There are also a lot of teachers who ended up as teachers because they got a liberal arts degree, and didn't know what else to do besides teach, and hate it. They also fight against standardized testing, as they believe these tests are being used to judge their performance.
On the other hand, teachers are renowned for caring for the kids in their care, and actually helping to shepherd them through some very difficult years of life. There are a lot of very dedicated teachers. They have to put up with the stupidity of the administrators above them, and with idiot parents who don't look at themselves when they ask why little Johnny is not an A student. Many do it because they genuinely love children, and love to teach.
It's sadly, because of all the above, a job that tends to teach cynicism. I'm happy I'm not a teacher.
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Post by Fingerplucked on Feb 13, 2016 16:51:33 GMT -5
I’ve posted here before about the time at my old campground when I offered my opinion on a local teachers’ strike where the high school teachers were averaging over $80k a year. It didn’t seem right. Especially not when you consider they get the whole summer off. Just think how nice that would be, I told my fellow campers. You could be here all summer long, just relaxing.
In my defense, that was my first year at the campground. And that was the day I discovered that a good portion of them DO stay all summer long. Because they are teachers. I was lucky to have escaped with my life.
On the other hand you have the teachers in Flint, Michigan who are prohibited by law from striking, so they staged a sick-out. (Was that the term?) They did it to bring the horrific school conditions to light after having tried other means for years with no results. I couldn’t have more respect for those teachers and what they’re trying to do.
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Post by fauxmaha on Feb 13, 2016 17:19:09 GMT -5
That must have come from TeacherWatch.org.
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Post by millring on Feb 13, 2016 17:31:57 GMT -5
Americans are hot for teacher.
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Post by Village Idiot on Feb 13, 2016 21:40:27 GMT -5
I'm a teacher. Americans are hot for me.
You either like teaching or you don't. just like anything else.
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Post by theevan on Feb 13, 2016 22:07:54 GMT -5
I'm a teacher. Americans are hot for me. You either like teaching or you don't. just like anything else. I hope that's not entirely true. Christine started out hating and being terrorized by it. Now she's warming up to it. If she's to continue I hope she makes it to the living it stage |
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Post by james on Feb 13, 2016 22:47:47 GMT -5
I had to zoom in on the picture to read the small print. It's a bit of fun. As I'm sure many have said as a stern looking doorman handed them their coat.
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Post by Village Idiot on Feb 13, 2016 22:51:01 GMT -5
I need to clarify, Evan.
I like the vast majority of teachers I work with. They are there because they want to be. The reality, however, is that there are people who went to college and found themselves failing in the direction they were going, so they moved to a teaching degree because, quite frankly, it's easier. That's the genisis of my comment of either you like it or you don't. From what I know of Christine, she isn't one of those people. She's choosing her path.
From what I know of Christine she enjoys talking to people, getting out and seeing things, and sharing her experiences with others. That sounds like a great teacher to me. She'll be good, and she'll love it.
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Post by Doug on Feb 13, 2016 23:16:34 GMT -5
I loved being a teacher and hated the teaching profession.
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Post by james on Feb 13, 2016 23:31:54 GMT -5
That must have come from TeacherWatch.org. Haha! Quite brilliant. That certainly put me in my place. |
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Post by fauxmaha on Feb 13, 2016 23:36:10 GMT -5
Around here, teachers dream of getting jobs at private schools. They take about a $10k/yr pay cut, but consider that a small price to pay for being free of all the public school administrative bullshit.
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Post by jdd2 on Feb 13, 2016 23:52:09 GMT -5
Just finishing my 28th year at my present school (one to go). As a foreigner, I escape a lot of the BS. I've been looking at some post-ret. options. Possible to teach part-time locally, two 15-week terms of 2-4 classes/week, would be good grocery/beer money, but it'd also keep me in town. There's an intensive or two around where I'd make the same money over 9 weeks. I've considered places like china or vietnam, where I could teach/live and get some pseudo-travel in. Also, maybe some volunteer teaching someplace poorer. One odd idea is to work at a mountain lodge--it'd be grunt work (cleaning, cooking, washing dishes) but it'd be a way to spend time in the mtns. Maybe walk a little before/after. Click on things to see pics: www.inkknot.com |
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Post by drlj on Feb 14, 2016 7:47:05 GMT -5
I am a retired teacher. Now when I hear people complain, I give them Todd's name and address.
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Post by Fingerplucked on Feb 14, 2016 12:28:23 GMT -5
Around here, teachers dream of getting jobs at private schools. They take about a $10k/yr pay cut, but consider that a small price to pay for being free of all the public school administrative bullshit. So you’re saying it’s a hive mentality. Is it something in the water? Aliens? |
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Post by fauxmaha on Feb 14, 2016 13:49:55 GMT -5
Around here, teachers dream of getting jobs at private schools. They take about a $10k/yr pay cut, but consider that a small price to pay for being free of all the public school administrative bullshit. So you’re saying it’s a hive mentality. Is it something in the water? Aliens? No, I'm saying that people who go into teaching, by and large, do so because they are called to teach. Those same people, in large measure, will tell you that their singular frustration in their profession is dealing with the endless, soul-crushing bureaucracy inherent whenever government is involved. |
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Post by Doug on Feb 14, 2016 13:57:05 GMT -5
So you’re saying it’s a hive mentality. Is it something in the water? Aliens? No, I'm saying that people who go into teaching, by and large, do so because they are called to teach. Those same people, in large measure, will tell you that their singular frustration in their profession is dealing with the endless, soul-crushing bureaucracy inherent whenever government is involved. I think I said that in less words. I loved being a teacher, I hated the teaching profession. |
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Post by Village Idiot on Feb 14, 2016 21:16:15 GMT -5
No, I'm saying that people who go into teaching, by and large, do so because they are called to teach. Those same people, in large measure, will tell you that their singular frustration in their profession is dealing with the endless, soul-crushing bureaucracy inherent whenever government is involved. Damn! Have you taught before? You are so correct, sir! |
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Post by Marshall on Feb 15, 2016 6:40:47 GMT -5
Inspirational English Teacher - The appointee will be dismissed unfailry after one academic year.
(If he's lucky he'll meet the Large-Breasted Female English Teacher in the teacher's lounge first. )
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