I just want to know what your first year of teaching was like and when it got better. And some general advice you would give to a potential high school teacher. I know about the age group and how a lot of them will be immature, but that's not what I'm concerned about. Thanks!
2006-10-03 07:39:12 · 6 answers · asked by Bailey 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
My first five years I taught 7th grade and went home in tears almost every day. I wondered, if I had chosen the wrong profession. Then, I finally found a job teaching 11th grade, and I love it. There will always be good days and bad days, but that is with every job.
Advice: Be assertive from day one.
Never argue with them.
Always remain positive.
Stay organized.
2006-10-03 07:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by ammecalo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is my second year teaching and I feel more comfortable and relaxed than last year. It is going to be very overwhelming, but don't let that discourage you. It is kind of hard to get used to the paperwork, planning, and people observing you during your first year. The best advice I can give is to focus on one thing at a time, if you want to concentrate on Lesson Plans work really hard on that, if you want to focus on group activities focus on that and don't stress on Lesson Plans. It will help you to keep a healthy balance, reduce stress, and give you time to improve little by little. This year I know what it is all about and you just improve here and there. Also if teaching is in your soul it will never be too difficult, too hard, or too stressing. I love teaching so much that even during my first year the best hours of my day were the ones with my students in my classroom. Good luck!
2006-10-03 18:25:21 · answer #2 · answered by scorpionitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first year of teaching is hell. Well, the truth is the first 3 years of teaching is pretty bad. Oh, they'll fool you. At first you'll go through a "honeymoon" phase in which your students seem so nice and polite and lovely and then BOOM! they figure out that you aren't going to beat them with a wooden cane and they try to figure out what they can get away with.
Add to that the paperwork, the pressures of preparing them for standardized tests, learning how the durn laminater works, what teachers to stay away from in the teacher's lounge....well, the first year is not easy. But there are many many rewards for those of us who have stuck it out.
Best advice..
Treat them with respect and dignity.
Model the behavior you expect.
Don't be confrontational. Talk to students privately about their behavior.
Relate all lessons and work to why it is important and what difference it will make after they leave high school.
Don't turn your back on them to write on the board.
Stay positive.
Good luck!
2006-10-03 17:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by meridocbrandybuck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently in my first year of teaching! It's been great right from the start. My colleagues are fabulous to work with, and the school setting itself has been a dream to work in. My kids are 4th graders, and although it is a little different from high school kids, there are a few things that apply anywhere:
1. Set your expectations on the first day.
2. Let them know you will not allow them to push your limits.
3. Set class rules, but have the kids make them up.
4. Make your classroom environmentally stimulating. This helps you too! Pictures of beaches, mountains, or some place that you like will help you to chill and get back in focus quickly.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
2006-10-03 15:38:41 · answer #4 · answered by miz e. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its hard to get used to. Soon its just gets easy and you don1t even think about how hard it is.
2006-10-03 14:41:18 · answer #5 · answered by Alfie C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will get used to every thing soon
2006-10-03 15:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by prety girl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋