End of the year, not after school.
2007-07-06 08:33:27 · 13 answers · asked by Liquid Snake 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Money-wise, too.
2007-07-06 08:39:37 · update #1
As a teacher, I can speak from experience.
When school is out for the summer, that does not mean that teachers have a three month vacation. Numerous hours are spent in professional development sessions to prepare for the upcoming school year, meetings are held with colleagues to collaborate on content to be taught, classrooms are redecorated or moved (if you have to change positions), shopping is done for new materials, home visits to students are made, coaching a fall sport means that practices start in the middle of July, lessons are revamped, curriculum is aligned, and there may be a chance between all of this for one to take a short vacation to relax a bit before returning to school.
2007-07-06 08:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by elliemae2891 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well this year I haven't done a lot. I have gone to the beach and spent time with family. I also have spent sometime playing games on the computer. You might be surprised to hear that I have actually been doing school things as well. I have been reading on different subjects, planning out my bulletin boards and back to school activities. I will soon be going in to decorate my classroom and get a few weeks of lesson planning done. Next week I am going to a week long professional development course.
Teachers honestly don't stop work in the summer,
As for money, I have the checks that are saved and distributed for the summer months. Other teachers may get a part time job, teach summer school, or do as I have done.
What a teacher does really depends upon that person and their financial situation.
2007-07-06 17:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by Teacher4life 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've personally been enjoying the opportunity to sleep in. I'm pregnant, so I'm pretty sleepy all the time. :) I've also been reading up on professional articles and books and planning for next year here and there. I volunteer at a summer library program. I'll be going to at least one workshop. I do more around the house (when I'm not sleeping) now that I have time. Now that "Big Brother" has started I'll become more voyeuristic.
Money wise, most of us get a part time job unless we're married to someone who makes considerably more than us. I work here and there and try to have as much no-money fun as possible. I still get a check each month during the summer, but it's a lot easier to spend it when you've got more time on your hands. Gotta be careful. :)
**After reading other answers, I have to throw in how nice it is to find time to read for pleasure. I've also helped my husband clean out 2 rooms in which we threw away lots of junk like Tom said. :)
2007-07-06 19:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job to pay for classes and conferences and build up some cash or a trip. I work at finding fun jobs that are fexible so I can take my kids to school in the morning (they are year round) and pick them up in the afternoon because during the normal year i can't. I enjoy reading a lot (read 4 books so far) and getting lessons tweaked for next year and trying to put together one really good project each summer.
2007-07-06 17:03:05 · answer #4 · answered by NVHSChemGuy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They usually take a breather initially by spending time with family and traveling a bit. Many teachers spend time catching up on reading or even attending a summer conference to get better training for specific items. Some may even begin their lesson planning. A homeschool teacher is no different except they will be researching curriculums for purchase.
2007-07-06 15:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by Cory W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Public school teachers usually take college classes to increase their yearly pay. Others take on a second job, for extra spending money. And some just take it easy.
Hope this helped.
2007-07-06 15:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They go on vacation with their family, do work around the house, and pick up old hobbies again.
Teachers get paid year round, whether they teach summer school or not.
Some tech summer school, or sometimes they find other jobs.
2007-07-08 09:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they can apply for another job for the summer and also plan what they are going to do for the next school year and also they buy things for the class room. and they spend time with there family and go on vacations
2007-07-06 15:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They get paid year round, the same amount. It's part of their collective bargaining contract. I know, because my wife is a retired school teacher.
2007-07-06 15:43:38 · answer #9 · answered by The Count 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a teacher can afford it: nothing.
If a teacher needs to maintain or upgrade their license: take classes.
Teachers also sometimes prepare for the next year...
2007-07-06 16:13:55 · answer #10 · answered by applebetty34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋