Stupid things teachers do?

Question

Is it stupid for a spanish teacher to spend an entire one hour and thirty minute class on the computer while her class of mostly failing students sit at their desks with nothing to do?

for and art teacher to let kids in special ed give out their phone numbers and adresses to normal ed kids?

for an art teacher to let kids cut cardboard with razorblades, only until someone's hand has a massive gash?

for an English teacher to act OG (original gangsta) and wear a Jimmy Hindrix pin on his ID card?

for some teacher I've never met to cuss out all the students

I'm not saying I disslike my teachers, or even that they are stupid, but don't you agree that they can be rather ridiculous sometimes?

Answer 1

Is it stupid for students to:
Ask the question which has already been asked three times?
Trip a fellow student in the hall and complain when they are tripped?
Tell a teacher as the assignment is being handed in that they didn't get it.
Ask a teacher for their phone number or address.
Wear Insane Clown Posse products and wonder why people think they might be ok with violence.
Not turn something in and then complain about failing.
Cuss out teachers and then expect there to be no consequences?
I'm not saying I dislike any of my students, or even that they are stupid, but wouldn't you say that the times teachers themselves are "ridiculous" (which there is only one up there) is underscored by the myriad of student "ridiculousness"?

Answer 2

Hi.... here goes

yes....yes....yes...maybe.....

depends on the circumstances.....

and....yes, sometimes.

As some of the teacher's pointed out....it is a two way street here. Both sides can act ridulous. However, students are the ones that are there to do the learning.
Not really the teachers. And if they're not doing their best to teach their students.....Then shame on 'em.

I've had my share of really bad teachers before and it sounds like you've gotten more than your share lately. I do think it's important for students to remember that teachers are just people, too. They're not Gods and they don't know EVERYTHING (even though some think they do); they do make a lot of sacrifices to make sure their students get a good education in their classes...and that's something that should never be over looked. They really do deserve a lot of recognition for all of the hard work that they do do.

On the other hand, there are plenty of teachers that are just coasting.... and in it for a paycheck only. I don't think it's hard for kids to pick which ones they are. I personally believe that the teachers should receive report cards right along with their students. It would keep them focused and on their toes, wouldn't it? Yep....I think that is an excellent idea..... Too bad we can't start today! Bet those teachers would teach more Spanish.....

Answer 3

OH MY!!! Sounds like your school needs a major teacher recruitment!!! Well, I'm a substitute teacher and a parent, but I too have seen this happen to a lot of students. I've got a problem with my oldest son's English teacher, also. She's not wanting to "teach", just sit on her fat bottom!! Well, I hope you have some other teachers in your school that are doing their jobs. You might need to go inform the office about these certain teachers or have a few parents bring this concern up at the next PTA meeting. You're always going to have this problem no matter what school you go to. But, don't worry; there are a lot of good teachers out there still. As for the situation dealing with these in particular. They need to be reported to the school board. You should be able to do this anonymously since you're a student. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Well, I disagree with some of the answerers that say "most of the teachers are ridiculous" because we are not. Most of us work more hours in a day than we are required, to make sure our work is done well, and our activities are planned, and phone calls are made. We work weekends, mornings, and summers.

Most of us spend our own money, because budgets are cut so regularly that there often isn't money for activities if we don't pay for materials ourselves. I buy shoes, clothing, glasses, and other personal items on a regular basis because my students can't afford it. I've paid for field trips, too.

But the thing is, I'm not in the minority. Most of the people I work with do exactly the same thing. We all come in early. We all stay late. We plan activities and borrow ideas from each other so that we can use each other's creativity and cool stuff.

In your case, I think there are two sides to every story. Maybe you don't know the whole story behind all the things you tell about, and maybe there are some explanations for the things that happened. But remember that a few instances don't make a bad teacher. A life long experience makes a teacher. You wouldn't want to be judged on one experience for the rest of your life.

Answer 5

The English teacher MIGHT have a case if he's trying to make the classes more interesting and/or reach out to you guys. (His students.) The others however are either just plain nuts, or worse!

The Spanish teacher sounds like she's given up on her students. NO excuse for that! If she wants to give up she should leave her job. The art teacher sounds a little wacky. Why would anybody need to be giving their phone numbers and addresses to anyone else in class? The razor blade? Well, sometimes in school you learn to use some dangerous tools and SOMETIMES there are accidents...

Cussing out students is never acceptable. I've seen it, but it is NOT RIGHT!

Answer 6

Yes, there are bad teachers and there always will be. There are effective and inefficient people in all professions. Some of these people even bluff their way into managerial positions.
Your teachers sound like they have either given up the battle or are trying to be " interesting " enough so that the students might engage in learning.
I have been teaching a long time and each year the challenge of dealing with children from dysfunctional families, children of parents who set no guidelines for appropriate behaviour and children who have special needs whether it be in learning or with regard to physical and emotional disorders, becomes that much harder. Schools reflect the social changes occurring in societies and teachers are often left to deal with the consequences of what is or is not happening in their students' family lives. It is a real challenge and I can understand why some teachers give up or try to act " cool " to keep on the good side of their students.
In Australia we will be facing a shortage of teachers as our aging teaching population retires. Why do you think young people are not looking to teaching as a career path ? After all we get lots of holidays and are well paid. Is this not incentive enough ? Apparently not. I wish you well in your studies and I promise you that if you want to learn you will, despite your teachers, I did.

Answer 7

Teachers who automatically "give up" on their failing students need to either talk to their mentor or consider another job ASAP! I had a hs teacher who "taught" Geometry by looking up the answers at the back of his book. (No, I didn't learn a thing and wound up HATING Geometry to this day!)

For the art teacher, unless the normal and special ed kids are friends--a BIG no-no! They're possibly asking to get sued if something goes wrong--especially special ed with all their major laws.

Razor blades? You better HOPE that your art teacher has taught classroom and lab safety procedures first, has it written on his/her syllabus, and had the kids' parents read and sign their names to the paper. Otherwise, start looking for a lawyer and a brand new job.

The OG English teacher? Instructors are supposed to look and act in a PROFESSIONAL manner.

I've heard teachers cuss out their students before. I always tell to stop. They might receive a verbal warning, written reprimand, get fired or even be sued by a parent.

Teachers can act just as ridiculous as some of their students.

Answer 8

for the spanish teacher > stupid? nah, much worse... shouldn't be a teacher! unless the spanish language is now taught through computers, he he he...

for the art teacher who give special ed's numbers and addresses to normal kids > what is the intention? sounds like the teacher is discriminatory towards the special ed class, unless the intention is good of course... stupid, perhaps -- intention or reason for doing so should be explained.

for an art teacher to let kids cut cardboard with razorblades, only until someone's hand has a massive gash? > plain stupidity and irresponsibility. should be fired.

for an English teacher to act OG (original gangsta) and wear a Jimmy Hindrix pin on his ID card? > as long as it's not in front of the class or in school. teachers are entitled to their own freedom of expression, but not at the expense of losing the kids' respect towards the teacher... so this is not good if the "look" he's projecting means you're losing respect towards the teacher.

for some teacher I've never met to cuss out all the students > stupid? perhaps not, but needs to work out on his/her public relations... he he he

Answer 9

Teachers are always going to be ridiculous. Most of them are idiots or losers just collecting a paycheck (if you wanna call it that). But thanks to this large majority of selfish egotistical people, it makes it so much more special when you find a really good teacher, one that makes an influence on your entire life, one you'll never forget. In the mean time crappy teachers make great topics of conversation while swigging 40's and passing around the blunt. Don't get high? No problem, just scrawl funny graffiti limericks in the bathroom stalls making fun of these ridiculous teachers.

Answer 10

Wow. I am a teacher, and I agree with you--wasting time, not protecting students, and generally being a bad influence are not good things for teachers to do! I hope that you have some really wonderful educators in your school, too.