2007-05-22 14:34:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Do what she ask of you. School is almost out.
2007-05-22 14:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mean in what way? Does she just make suggestions for improvements in your work, or is she making rude personal comments, or criticizing you in front of the class?
In the first case, that is her job. You may not be used to hearing honest criticism (too few students are these days), but it is designed to help you improve. Try not to take it personally and learn from it. She is actually saying that she believes in you; that she thinks you are capable of a lot, but your work doesn't show it yet. This is, in fact, a compliment to you.
In the second or third situation, I might suggest approaching her in private. Tell her calmly that you have observed that she seems to have a problem with you, and you would like to know if there is anything you can do to fix that. Be polite and nice, don't accuse her of anything, and just act like you are confused, because you don't quite understand what is going on. It may make her realize how she is coming across (a lot of people don't understand the impact of their words!), or embarrass her into changing. You do have a right to request that she avoid doing certain things - like calling you rude names, using you in embarrassing examples in front of the class (that happened to me for a whole semester while I was in class and I really wish I had said something), or making fun of you or your work. If she continues to respond in a nasty way when you have been absolutely polite, you can go to the department chair or principal to let them know what is happening.
Good luck!
2007-05-22 21:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give her a window to be mean to you. Or you could get in her good books, find out what she likes and try and relate to her a little. I'm guessing you just want to avoid her so yeah don't give her a window to have a go at you. I had a teacher who was giving me a hard time and I just flat out told her I thought she had something against me and I don't like being bullied. Key word there, 'bullied'. You could always say "I can't handle your bullying anymore and I think I'm going to have to talk to the counsellor/principle about it." No teacher wants to have other teachers told they are a bully. It's a hollow threat but it will probably get her to back off. But don't go off at her, you want to sound concerned and sincere, don't be a smart a** and they can't do anything about it.
2007-05-22 21:41:07 · answer #3 · answered by Ace Bravado 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how, specifically, is she mean to you? it may be based on a misunderstanding that needs to be cleared up. if it's serious, you should tell another teacher about her. if you're not in her class, whenever you see her, do not make eye contact with her, and just ignore her. and take a wide berth around her if there's a lot of people, it would be hard for her to see you that way. if you are in her class refer to the stuff i wrote first.
2007-05-22 21:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by My sweet & labyrinthine. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't always avoid a teacher, but you should just try to prove them wrong, because it isn't right for any educational person to be mean to any student.
2007-05-22 22:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by misscalifornia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When not in her class, then just stay away. The easiest thing to do is to be overly polite, not to the point that you are accused of being a smart aleck, but enough so that your message gets through: "I will treat you with respect and expect you to do the same."
My Grandma used to call it "Killing them with kindness."
2007-05-22 21:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by udontreallydou 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why avoid her? Is there anything wrong with talking to her about it... something like this... "Maybe I am paranoid or something, or seeing something that isn't there, but I often feel picked on in your class. Is there something that I could do to change this?"
2007-05-22 21:38:18 · answer #7 · answered by Cathy K 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Next time she is mean to you, look her straight in the eyes and say "I'm sorry, why is it that you don't like me?." If that doesn't get her attention... pull your parents in to a parent/teacher conference.
2007-05-22 21:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Immediately do exactly what is asked of you without complaining whether you want to do it or not, whether you think it is the right thing or not, whether you like her or not.
2007-05-23 02:02:42 · answer #9 · answered by Laura--music teacher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to put up with her bull, and act as if she isn't getting to you.
2007-05-22 21:37:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋