@KnockTyler I think being open minded about every student can help with younger siblings. Whether you had a superstar student or struggling student before, just try to go into the year as positive as possible.
@aaviahna This is an interesting question. Some of the older methods that veteran teachers can get away with are from experience/following that they may have. Some veteran teachers have celebrity status within in the school and they may use ways that may not be deemed "conventional" today.
@aaviahna Some of the challenges of their daily lives plus maybe them trying to navigate new curriculum or just being a newer teacher could be reasons to this.
@Mason64752401 I have had plenty of teachers who seem to be angry especially at first. There was one teacher who I did not have that seemed like she hated her students. Some of my friends were in her class and I asked them and they just said she ran a tight ship but cared about her students.
@BSchroederUmass One way to avoid this having students create class rules in the beginning of the year. Having students in control may alleviate some of the stresses within the classroom.
@BSchroederUmass I had a economic teacher in hs who would frequently use games whether it was Monopoly or games he created. These experiences along with his witty humor made the experience memorable.
@ashleyblatt_edu I have mainly kept in touch with former teachers and educators, it is nice to establish connections especially if you plan on going back home to teach.
Year one seems like the most difficult year for new teachers based on the transition. What is more difficult for a teacher, year two or year three? #quotes4edu
@jhhirsh I think it depends. Yes it creates a culture of us and them but it also gives students a chance to blossom in higher level courses. But teachers should focus more on the lower level students and make sure they are also reaping some of the success in learning.
@Paige17516310 I would set up my classroom either in groups or as a horshoe. Groups because I would focus on collaboration and a horshoe because I would invite students to participate in a socratic/active classroom.