I need all the parents here to be very honest.
Suppose it's your child's first day of school (any grade K-6), and your first impression of the teacher is that she looks very young. Obviously, she is old enough to be hired as a teacher, but you would never guess that by looking at her - she looks between 18 and 20 years old.
Would that make you uncomfortable? Would you have a hard time believing that she is qualified to teach your child? Would you feel that your child is in good hands? How should this teacher represent herself in order to inspire confidence in the parents?
2006-09-27 05:22:35 · 10 answers · asked by Heidi 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
These are great answers guys, thanks a bunch. I'm actually not a parent, I'm working on my elementary teaching credential. :-) I have been feeling a little worried that the parents will think I'm unqualified because I look so young, especially since at this point in my career I'm going to encounter a lot of parents who are quite older than me. Thanks for the reassurance, and if anyone has some tips about how to make a great first impression, I would really appreciate it.
2006-09-27 05:59:47 · update #1
Younger teachers have been trained in the newest teaching methods. I don't really have a problem with a young teacher for my elementary or middle school child. I intensely dislike young teachers for my high school senior. They are just a couple of years older than he is. Any young teacher should try to display class and maturity. No trendy clothes. No slang. Professionalism all the way!
2006-09-27 05:26:34 · answer #1 · answered by grisgris0905 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The teachers credentials were good enough to get hired.Do you feel confident with the school your child is attending? As for the age, I feel more confident with a young teacher. I find that they have a more patients with students, and tend to give more attention to students that don't learn on the same level as others.
Hopefully the teacher represents herself with confidence. I am a parent of two children 4 years apart one in third and one in eighth grade. I'm sure you have found some teachers are better than others, and most have their own teaching techniques. Give her a chance, your child's grades will be the best answer to your question.
2006-09-27 05:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by justnnuts 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some parents could be wary of this because of inexperience in the actual classroom. But hey, everyone has to start from the beginning.
My personal opinion is that every young teacher I have seen is very 'personable' with the children, being very nice and making them feel comfortable.
Also, laws and policies change all the time and new teachers are more apt to follow them.
There are too many 'old' teachers (not age, but years in teaching) that are stubborn and set in their ways and think their way is the best instead of helping each individual childs problem.
Also, go to www.schwablearning.org and sign up for free on their 'parent to parent' message board.
You'll get a lot of heart felt answers there.
Good luck!!
2006-09-27 08:42:12 · answer #3 · answered by jdeekdee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The teacher of your child serves as your child second mother. It is not the looks if she is old or young, but it is the way how she teach. Physical appearance of a person cannot describe or gives her credential as a teacher. Not because she looks young, you cannot trust her. It is not the look that you are looking for but the efficiency and effectiveness of her being a teacher. maybe her good look can help to motivate your child to go in school regularly. You will discover the "real her" as you go along the way of knowing her.
2006-09-27 05:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by hamster 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The key for any young teacher is professionalism. Dress for business, even more business like then your peers. This send the message that you take you self seriously and that other should as well. When you speak with anyone, be it staff or parents remain completely professional. There is nothing wrong with developing relationships, but how you are under the microscope your first few years so you have to be extra vigilant.
Secondly be timely with all paperwork. Teachers are notorious for waitng until the last minute or for turnig in handwritten documentation. Avoid these habits, make yourself go the extra step.
2006-09-27 06:21:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What concerns me about my childs teacher is their ability. Actually, I'm not too fond of older teachers because they tend to be more tough on children, and for younger children, that just doesn't fly with me. I don't want to see someone not actually making the effort to help my child, but instead is expecting a young child to immediatly do something they were told. Young children get confused easily, despite being eager to please. Younger teachers tend to have more patience with children. And obviously children would learn better that way.
My childrens teacher is young and so far has shown herself to be better than the other teachers they have had in the last couple of years. My kids are learning more, getting better grades on tests, and picking things up far more quickly than they did before. And yes, she looked younger than me and I'm 26.
Like I said, I don't care what age the person is, what matters to me is how good of a teacher they are, and I will gauge that by what shows up in my child's grades, etc.
2006-09-27 05:59:36 · answer #6 · answered by saintlyinnocents 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being this teacher is teaching younger grades, I would have no problem. Youth does not equal incapability.
I am a teacher myself and have found that older teachers become set in their ways. Newer and younger teachers are more likely to try different and more effective methods in the classroom. Also, although you may be feeling uncomfortable, how does your child feel???
Looks can be deceiving, and don't judge a book by its cover.
This teacher could be phenomenal. Give her a chance.
2006-09-27 05:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by ammecalo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 10:28:08 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have no issue with her appearing young. I always have a conversation with my children's teachers before school starts to make sure I and my children feel comfortable with this person.
2006-09-27 05:31:53 · answer #9 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she is more advanced that an old kute more psycologically skilled and geared to the present status trust her mom or home school your child look at her qualification if she did not meet them would she be there teaching
2006-09-27 05:34:41 · answer #10 · answered by aldo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋