Why do young teachers do it?

Question

Im am going to be a junior at a highschool in San Jose, CA. There are a lot of young teachers at my school and most of my teaches are younger than 33. Why do they become teachers? Many kids dont respect them, and they just say how cute this teacher is or that teacher is. I understand if young teachers teach at a lower level but highschool? The teens don't respect the teacher. Yes, sometimes they do respect them but not all the time and not the amount of respect they deserve. Why do they become teachers? Also do you believe that they should also get to know the student on a personal level?( the important things that might affect the student.whats going on at home, with friends, ect)

Answer 1

Most teachers studied to be teachers because they like interaction with people. With any job, people tend to distrust the young because of a lack of experience and supposed lack of maturity. This is true for some, but not all teachers.

As a teacher, I have seen what you describe. Disrespect comes from teachers not having clear expectations and procedures. Oftentimes, these young teachers want to be "cool" or be considered a "friend."

I will say, however, that getting to know students on a personal level makes it much easier to teach those students. The more you know about your students, the more you can tailor your teaching to meet their needs. I, truly, believe that students who see that a teacher cares about them, even outside of the classroom do better in class.

You can lead by example. If you see other students disrespecting the teacher, you can step in and tell them to knock it off. Peer pressure is stronger than you think!

Answer 2

One, an older teacher has to start sometime. You're older teachers were once, sniff, younger teachers, sniff, sniff. Second, teachers are generally not respected at any level. I had a fifth grader once telling me at the beginning of the school year that I was an "f-in' white b*tch." We became friends eventually (and I never let him forget it). Many college kids become teachers out of a genuine need to help kids and they don't realize and/or don't remember what it was like. Some don't even realize how much disrespect they're getting. Schools don't teach students that this is they way it is in the real world, which is another reason for some teaching students to continue. Many of those young teachers won't go on. There are some, however, that will learn to command respect eventually. That just takes time. I think that teachers should learn about a student's personal life on some level. I'm sure it's a lot trickier in high school when some students might misinterpret the interest. Knowing about the students helps you understand them and, therefore, helps you teach them.

Answer 3

I am a 'younger' highschool teacher. In fact last year I was teaching grade 12's so some of them were only 5-6 years younger than me. I do it because I love it. I have worked with kids of all ages and I strive with the older ones. I love this age group because you can communicate with them on a level similar to your own while teaching them and pushing them to new limits at the same time. Yes, a lot of teachers aren't respected but its not just the younger ones, in fact usually its the opposite unless that teacher has a good rep.

Answer 4

I think there are young teachers at middle and high schools simply because they want to be teachers. Maybe they plan on being professors later on, or moving to other levels of higher education; but they all have to start somewhere, so that's why you see a lot of young teachers in schools.

And I do think it is good for teachers to know the students on a personal level to some extent that way they know when/if something is really bothering a student and may get to the bottom of a bad problem at home or with friends that will be beneficial information for the teacher to have.

Answer 5

A lot of people just enjoy working with kids and teaching. Perhaps some teach so they can still have a summer break, though that's probably not the majority. The young teachers probably enjoy teaching that age group (thinking big picture, not every moment of it) and just happen to be young. There's a decent chance they'll still be at it when they no longer are young teachers.

Answer 6

Sam,

I hope reading all the responses, especially from young high school teachers, gives you more insight into the dedication of teachers. Try to bring that understanding and appreciation back to school.

I think it's important for a teacher to know a student on a personal level so that he/she can understand where his or her student is coming from and be able to recongnize the best way to help his or her learn.

Answer 7

I completely understand what you are saying. I had a teacher like that my senior year of highschool. She was only 23. Needless to say we all did whatever we wanted. I think they should start out in elementary school. I don't know if they think because their younger that they can reach the students, but it isn't a good idea.

Answer 8

ummm it's a job that pays money. Some people who teach older kids claim that they like the challenge of working with an older student body

Answer 9

Older. The more moderen ones with their new recommendations problem me. i love previous instructors - they study all my accepted television shows and my accepted bands because they were round at the same time as they were little. additionally they have a tendency to be harder on you, and a lot less loopy about the completed college spirit ****. And youthful instructors continuously attempt to appreciate you and be your suited chum or something. Like hell i could believe a instructor that a lot. If i favor to learn i could choose an older instructor.

Answer 10

its not any of the teachers business what goes on in students personal life
in case they wanna get into the students pants they just might