The Modest Teacher

Helping to improve education one snarky tweet at a time.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

Here’s the secret to building relationships:

Actually like kids

That’s it.

No fancy handshakes, no dancing and singing like a fool every morning. That stuff is for show and kids know it.

Just like kids. It’s easy. And if you don’t, find something else to do.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

Not to mention if you put 12 year old me in a pod with the cutest girl in class there’s zero chance I’m paying attention to the teacher.

[James A. Furey @JamesAFurey]

At a stadium, the seats are in rows facing the field so people can pay attention to the game. At a concert, they’re in rows facing the stage so people can pay attention to the show. At a movie theater, they’re in rows facing the screen so people can pay attention to the movie. At a church, they’re in rows facing the pulpit so people can pay attention to the service.

Teachers,

Why are you putting kids in pods with seats that don’t face you? Don't you want them paying attention to you?

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

@elonmusk You’re so pathetic.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

When I was a kid I thought space camp was going to be a lot bigger part of my life.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

AM or PM?

[Elara Raven_PNG @Elara_Raven]

how attractive are you from 1-10

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

@ChicanoEducator Little to no computer technology. Most people can read between the lines but you apparently can’t.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

My entire K-12 experience took place in the 80s and 90s. I truly believe it was the golden age of public education.

The number one reason? Little to no technology in the classrooms.

We engaged socially with classmates, read physical books, and did exams on paper.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

@ChicanoEducator Not mine.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

I’ve aways phrased it this way:

You’ll never regret going to the gym, but you will regret not going.

[Iron ⛓️ @liftbyIron]

Before the gym, I don’t feel like going. After the gym, best decision I made all day.

An everyday battle.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

@Schrute_Farms9 True!

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

Narrator:

It’s still the plan.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

Defund

Demonize

Demoralize

Privatize

Capitalize

This is their plan.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

It should be scaffolded—newer teachers might benefits from a script or detailed outline whereas a veteran teacher probably doesn’t need it. As with most things in education there is nuance.

[Dale Chu @Dale_Chu]

Actors use scripts. Musicians use sheet music. Surgeons follow established procedures.

Why are scripts for teachers treated as an affront to professionalism?

@ehanford explains why Direct Instruction uses them.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

@ZombiRubberDuck Yeah, because it isn’t.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

@iu70us I already told you I don’t agree with it. And I’m glad you could admit he is lying.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

Everyone knows this is a lie, right? Right?! Right?!?!

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Trump: "We have 5 states where your child goes off to school as Tim and comes back as Tammy 3 or 4 days later. It's true. And teachers make a decision. 'Goodbye Timmy I love you so much, I'll see you later.' And you say, 'Where's my son? My son is in the hospital.' Can you imagine? They don't even need approval"

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

@iu70us Yes, I don’t agree with that. Do you agree the president is completely lying?

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

My heart goes out to the children and teacher killed in Oregon. Absolutely heartbroken for the families. Something has to change.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

A principal can suspend a student in-school, or out-of-school. That’s it. That’s all they can do. That will never change student behavior. Parents, it’s your job to do that.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

It’s true.

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

We’ve created a school system where students who follow the rules often receive the least attention, while most of the time and energy goes toward managing those who don’t.

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

We’ve created a school system where students who follow the rules often receive the least attention, while most of the time and energy goes toward managing those who don’t.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

I think my plan is to finish the current book I’m reading and then start on this project. Should be fun. I’ll keep everyone posted!

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

I have never read a single Harry Potter book (though I’ve seen all the movies).

I’ve thought about reading the books and tweeting my reactions as a first time HP reader.

Any interest in that?