No matter what I try to do or say this teacher always has something negative to say in response. And I'm not the only one who's noticed this...all of my other peers have realized this as well. Please help me do something to keep the atmosphere positive in the classroom, while subtly letting the teacher realize what she's doing so that she can change.
2007-03-16 03:42:11 · 19 answers · asked by tickled_twilight720 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Maybe this teacher s trying to get you to THINK. And if she makes you think about and develop strong support for your statements you will be a better student. I challenge my students constantly.
2007-03-16 03:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would talk to a councilor or the principal on this matter. It may sound a little over-the-top, but it's not. Good teachers should NOT be pessimistic in the classroom, because it does not foster an open, welcome environment for learning. If this teacher is not tenured, bringing it up would give the district an option to look for another teacher (maybe not this year, but for next year).
Your other option would be to play "Taming of the Shrew" and fight pessimism with pessimism. When she looks shocked to hear how pessimistic your class is becoming, she might take notice. At least it will keep things interesting.
2007-03-16 11:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the truth would help. When the teacher says negative things - just ask why are you always so negative, is there anything positive you can say? Have your other peers chime in - not to attack because the teacher will then be defensive. If you can do it in a nice way - maybe the teacher will realize what he/she is doing
2007-03-16 10:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by kelbean 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may want to stop and talk to the teacher privately and ask if they are ok. But other than that, you can't do much, realistically, without getting in trouble. Some people are just negative. Was this teacher always this way? If not, you might want to mention it to another teacher, and see if they won't talk to your teacher about the attitude.
2007-03-16 10:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by Erin Gamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't really do anything to change it.
Through my experience i've noticed that teachers who are always in bad moods are that was because they ARE teachers. They have low salaries & they have to deal with bratty kids all day.
I would suggest just being polite & not giving her more reason to be negative towards you. Pass the advice on to your friends. If everyone is polite to her & she is still negative... there's nothing that can be done.
2007-03-16 10:46:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its easyer to get a different teacher by bringing it up with your counselor to change your schedual; if the counselor wants to know you want a schedual change just tell them the truth about the teacher brining negative emotions into the classroom and its negative effect on your grades (asuming that it does) and any other problem you have with it. it is part of a counselors job description to help.
Im not all into subtlty when it comes such problems but i have my subtle moments, yes but i use what is has most effect quicker. Personaly I prefer a more upfront style especialy when it comes to minor problems like this.
2007-03-16 11:10:24 · answer #6 · answered by ldsironman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teachers become pessimistic over time because they are constantly being disappointed by the performance of their students. The ignorance that the children demonstrate everyday. The stupidity of the single parents that can't control their children.
That is why the young new teachers are so much fun... they haven't found out how horrible most students are.
2007-03-16 10:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
have everyone in the class do act the same way the teacher is... don't be disrespectful by talking out of turn, yelling at the teacher, well.. just don't do something that they'll inform your parents of... but every time she asks questions, people should take the negative side... after a week of an entire class acting the way she does, might enlighten her...
2007-03-16 10:46:36 · answer #8 · answered by lily 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do what I did in such a situation (with one of my own teachers of years ago).......
Become cronically Optimistic, especially when in their presence. Your sagacity will eventually rub on them as I'm sure the other teaching staff will notice by "the ripple-effect."
If this does not pan out to your selected result, then schedule a One-on-one Meeting w. this teacher and explain what you notice and how it is effecting the class.
THE KEY POINT I am presenting is to Hit the offense head on before it gets any worse where both of you (teacher and class) will suffer.
2007-03-16 10:57:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mother is like this. When my sister and I asked why she was so pessimistic, my father said she was conservative. Either way it still came down to her always telling us we couldn't, as in not having the ability, to do certain things. If your teacher is anything like my mother she is going to be ultra-sensitive to the least bit of criticism, so be careful of trying to change her. The best thing might just be to ignore it and have a whinge-fest with your classmates outside of class.
2007-03-16 10:56:54 · answer #10 · answered by Laoshu Laoshi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy that is a real downer. As a student it really is not for you to have to raise the moral in the classroom, it is part of a teacher's job to motive, encourage, and enthuse her students. If she is not doing that she is not doing her job. I am wondering if she is a good teacher, in that are you guys able to look past that? Bare in mind too that in life you are going to come up againsnt all sorts of people and that you have to learn to deal with that and motivate yourself. But like I said for ateacher that is part of her job and not your burden to carry.
2007-03-16 10:54:20 · answer #11 · answered by beachloveric 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋