How do you do it? This is my first year teaching, and I have been struggling since we got back from winter break. The students don't listen, let alone do homework.
How do you do it? This is my first year teaching, and I have been struggling since we got back from winter break. The students don't listen, let alone do homework. It's still my fault they're failing, and I have to pull out all the stops to ensure they don't. Admin is cracking down on anything that isn't strictly curriculum. No review games, no remediation, nothing. They also expect bell-to-bell teaching with no loss of instructional time, as if that's possible with these hooligans we can students. I get conflicting advice from every possible direction on what to do. Grade work while they work, be circulating to help and redirect while they work. Put more emphasis on tests, put more emphasis on homework. Bellwork should be fast, but you have to review and ensure everyone understands. I come from a family of teachers (not why I am a teacher, at least not directly) and teach in the building my mom used to, so there's expectations from everyone that I'll be a great teacher, but I don't even know if I want to stay on for next year. I know I'm stressed and burnt out, but I have to keep marching on. I just wanted to get this off my chest. submitted by /u/Williawesome [link] [comments]