With all the new rules and standards from the Gov. all the teachers I know are close to burnout. My question to those in that situation is, what tasks would you be willing to outsource? (that wouldnt get you in trouble of course.)
i.e. Grading papers, Cutouts, Posterboard setups, Packet fillings, Photo Copies. Would you be willing to pay $25-$40/week or $5-$8/day with a 48hr turnaround time?
2007-01-03 09:01:06 · 5 answers · asked by Gyasi M 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Sure! If I could find someone reliable! I need an organizer to keep my files or scan all of it into my computer! I spend at least 25 hours a week overtime doing the paperwork.
2007-01-03 16:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by atheleticman_fan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The workload IS tough for classroom teachers.
Here are some strategies I use:
Do your cutouts during summer/winter break (if you stay on top of it, you'll usually be ahead of the curve).
Grading papers: FORCE yourself to memorize the answer key as you grade the work. It's uncomfortable, at first, but it really does make you less frazzled over the longer haul.
Photocopies: I have my teacher's assistants (T.A.'s) do it. This is possible because I teach at a high school.
We ARE subject to a copy limit, however, and I have had to use my own money to run off exams, because my dept. "ran out of money" for copies (welcome to the California education system!).
I guess the best way to knock this stuff down is to force yourself to take care of it during school holidays, and then try to stay AT LEAST a week ahead of your lesson plans (I usually try to stay a month ahead)
Good Luck!
2007-01-03 20:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by chuck U 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Way. I wouldn't mind doing any of those things if the government paid off all State certified teachers college loans.. I think it's insane that we have to pay them back! We are giving back to the community more than most millionares and we are sooooo underpaid for the amount of education we have and give.
2007-01-03 20:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by shakespeareslady2002 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Teachers do not make much money as it is. They also already shell out money for supplies for their own classroom. They most likely will not be willing to pay someone else to do their job.
2007-01-03 17:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by butterflykisses427 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
not tired of teaching...tired of micromanagement by politicians
2007-01-03 23:01:25 · answer #5 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋