My english teacher and me didnt get along so well in the beginning. But he helped me pass english for the first time in my entire life. Now because he accidently said the wrong thing and then tried to inforce a school rule by taking someone's phone away in class. but he accidently dropped the phone and they tried linking the two together and now he might get fired. what should i do to help i cant stand standing back and doing nothing. please give me some advice.
2007-03-28 18:53:33 · 12 answers · asked by Jaime 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Stick up for him. Talk to the principal on his behalf. Maybe you can even get some more students that feel the way you do and write a letter.
Better yet maybe it's possible to talk to the girl who had her phone broken and convince her to not allow the teacher to get punished because of something that was due to her disobeying the rules to begin with. Maybe you can help her put it into perspective.
There are lots of things you can do but please do something. You will thank yourself later if you do.
2007-03-28 19:02:32 · answer #1 · answered by scotthomas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you see that he actually dropped the phone accidentally? If so speak up on that point.
It is hell trying to do the right thing, especially when it isn't the popular thing to do. But it IS the adult, and the right thing to do. And it goes to every part of the situation, including everything that lead up to the teacher enforcing the rules so IF you know the truth, speak up, just don't make it up if it isn't so, that will make things worse. If you do stand up for him first state the facts that you know to be true, THEN speak on his character, as a teacher and educator. Stand tall and proud and above all act like an adult and stand like an adult. This may be the learning experience of your life, but remember, you need to act only on the facts and not just on emotion.
I grew up in a time when things were much different. Teachers were respected and students didn't have the attitude that they ran the show, I hope that you are learning that the way it is now is not right, and that you can show this to others, that they too may benefit and spread the word.
If your mentor (your English teacher) does loose his job, don't let it be an empty loss.
You have a big job in front of you, Use what that teacher gave you and make him proud.
2007-03-29 02:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by AllGrownUp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why your teacher should get fired for dropping the phone, or what that has to do with him misspeaking himself.
The only reason a teacher would be fired is if he said something of a criminal nature... like he was threatening someone, or sexually harrassing them, or something like that. In which case, it doesn't matter what else he did, the school has to fire him.
The best thing for you to do is, actually, nothing at all. You cannot convince the school board or your principal of anything, and it would make the process a lot quicker and less painful for all parties involved if you just stay out of it. Now, you can offer truth if you hear a false rumor, but don't start a truth rumor, and other than that just stay out of it.
By the way, you should cry. It is a good and perfectly healthy way to release your pent-up emotions, which are understandably pretty intense right now.
I hope that everything works out justly.
2007-03-29 02:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by Rat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your teacher how you feel. That you respect this person and don't think being fired is right. That should make that person feel better.
However, there really isn't much you can do. This is an administrative matter and how it will be pursued depends on the student who had their phone confiscated.
If you feel like you want to take it further, then write a formal letter to your head of department or principal in support of your teacher.
2007-03-29 01:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by eiden 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did he say? because dropping the phone is not enough to fire him.
School are not responsible for any thing you bring to school that has nothing to do with your education.
If he said something against the student's race, religion, age... and then threw the phone down then, he is in trouble.
Or, if he only enforced the rule for that one student and no one else or if he just purposely broke the phone.
Teachers and School workers have strong unions that protect them so if they are fired it has to be something major and, even then it's hard to do.
2007-03-29 02:03:32 · answer #5 · answered by gangesgifts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you could help the situation by telling what exactly happened, that would be good, but I think that it would be best if you just told the truth about anything you know. If you know that what he accidentally said and his actions were not linked then you should share that. You could be a credible person to tell about your teachers character. You should try to do something, but don't lie because you may get in trouble yourself.
2007-03-29 02:00:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No recourse but to replace the damaged phone. As for the other problem, it'd be good to apologize. I suppose your teacher can defend himself and explain what really happened.
2007-03-31 00:31:43 · answer #7 · answered by majika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be a witness for your teacher on his behalf and let the principal know that your teacher was just trying to eliminate disruptions from the class.
2007-03-29 02:08:47 · answer #8 · answered by Peanut Butter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is too dramatic and the story does not make sense, yawn,,,,,,,My advice is cry like crazy,, so I can have some fun...
2007-03-29 02:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by Vannili 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
replace the phone talk to the one in charge
2007-03-29 01:57:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋