I get what that’s supposed to mean. I’m not anti-engagement. Obviously I’d rather have kids who actually want to be there and are interested in what we’re doing.
I get what that’s supposed to mean. I’m not anti-engagement. Obviously I’d rather have kids who actually want to be there and are interested in what we’re doing. But right now it just feels like we’ve swung so far away from structure that nothing is being enforced anymore. The hallways are a mess. Kids are just… out. Wandering, talking, ignoring directions, taking their time like getting to class is optional. And then we’re expected to have them “engaged” once they show up (if they show up). It’s frustrating because it feels like we’re pretending structure and engagement can’t exist at the same time. Like if you expect kids to follow basic expectations you must be doing something wrong. But honestly? I feel like engagement depends on some level of structure. Especially with middle schoolers. If there’s no baseline expectations, everything just turns into constant redirection instead of actual teaching. Edit: how’s that engagement working out if you’ve had 5 principals in the last 6 years… submitted by /u/Emergency-Pepper3537 [link] [comments]