It's bad. It's good. It's tough. It's impossible. I don't know if I'll last. I could do this forever. but alas, it all depends too much on student mood. I've got to take that out of the equation. Last night I was ready to quit; today, things seem to be going well.
I remember three things my dad said about teaching:
When the days start to get you down, an odd holiday will come along and give you a break.
When he was takinmg teacher education classes in San Jose State in the early 60s, the professor started class by opening the window drapes to show a view of the education building, and he intoned seriously: "the state of teaching would be greatly well-served if a great bottomless hole opened up and that building fell into it."
yes it is frustrating - perhaps even more so than when teachers had us in class (tongue firmly planted in cheek) BUT I am sure you make a difference. Perhaps for only one student, but it is that student that will take what you give them and help make the future better. Yes I'm sure of this. I've seen it happen over and over again. So hang in there.
but you could get an assault panda! Ok, so maybe that wouldn't solve it... Butit was the first thing that came to mind... Beetle battle fights? Gah. Good luck with it... We still need lunch at some point. (Dinner? Eeearly morning breakfast? Tea? Tell me what and when, we can go from there. ^-^)
I've been there, so just hang in. Quitting now means the possibility of regrets. If anything, these high points should show you that you can hang in just a little longer.
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Date: 2006-09-20 07:35 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-20 07:48 pm (UTC)When the days start to get you down, an odd holiday will come along and give you a break.
When he was takinmg teacher education classes in San Jose State in the early 60s, the professor started class by opening the window drapes to show a view of the education building, and he intoned seriously: "the state of teaching would be greatly well-served if a great bottomless hole opened up and that building fell into it."
The kids will challenge you and keep you young.
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Date: 2006-09-20 07:57 pm (UTC)Hanging!
Date: 2006-09-20 08:36 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-20 08:04 pm (UTC)Ghetto School
Date: 2006-09-20 08:36 pm (UTC)Re: Ghetto School
Date: 2006-09-20 09:25 pm (UTC)but you could get an assault panda! Ok, so maybe that wouldn't solve it... Butit was the first thing that came to mind... Beetle battle fights? Gah. Good luck with it... We still need lunch at some point. (Dinner? Eeearly morning breakfast? Tea? Tell me what and when, we can go from there. ^-^)
Re: Ghetto School
Date: 2006-09-20 10:27 pm (UTC)Barrio school, ghetto school, similar issues.
Tazers
Date: 2006-09-20 10:04 pm (UTC)