It's been an eventful past month and a half, yet I have neglected to blog about any of it. Here are things I truly enjoy about being a teacher so far:
-4 out of my 5 classes are fantastic. The kids are respectful, on task (for the most part), and they participate in my lecture/discussions.
-Passing time. As soon as the bell rings, I see my class out of the room, hustle down to the social studies office to get another cup of coffee, then lean on the wall in the hallway and watch the world go by. I'll say hey to the kids I know and usually end up cracking jokes with a few. It's funny how some kids know me, yet pretend they don't see me. Must be a high school thing.
-How "spent" I am at the end of the day. Yeah, I'm tired. And yeah, I could definitely use a nap before hustling off to 490/650, but I'm starting to enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that comes along with putting in a well-planned, full day in the classroom.
What I don't enjoy:
-That 5th out of 5 classes. Once I realize that hour is approaching, I kind of get sick to my stomach. I've got a handful of kids in that class that, for some reason, don't like me and it drives me crazy. Those kids make it their business to test my limits and see if they can make me upset. I know teachers aren't supposed to hit kids, but what about duct taping them to their seats with their mouths shut? Is that a grey area?
Until next time...
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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