English teachers aren't teaching....?

Question

Ive learned more by independent studies, than in a class....and I've even caught a critical teaching mistake or two from my previous english teacher.

And they wonder why everyone is so.....stupid.

Answer 1

I often too wonder what has happened to the majority of teachers. I began teaching recently because I was appalled at the level of teaching in the classroom and I knew that I could make a difference.

I often wonder why teachers don't try anymore. Many of them are burnt out because classrooms are overcrowded, discipline takes far too much effort and time, and they don't get the support of the administration. They're underpaid and seldom appreciated. And yet, I chose to do this as a second career.

Those that teach (and that do a good job at it) do so because they want to make a difference. There are a few of us still out there. It is just unfortunate that the only ones that you ever hear about are those that are not doing a great job.

If they paid teachers the way they paid athletes, you would see a different set of circumstances in the classrooms.

Answer 2

Such a use is certainly not standard, although I know where she's coming from. For a good while I was using that convention myself, but the fact is the average person would have no idea of the difference. Non-Abrahamic religions are indeed "pagan." However, members of most of those religions, such as Hindus, do not describe themselves with that word. They see it as largely derogatory (which is historically is), and it defines them in comparison to some other belief system, rather than defining them by their own specific beliefs. There is a sub-set of pagans known as neopagans, and it these people that commonly self identify as Pagan. This does include Wiccans, Druids, etc. Personally, I find it WAY easier and more clear to call them neopagans than to base meaning on a capital letter (particularly since these people themselves do not always capitalize "Pagan," and that capitalization implies it being a specific religion, which it isn't.).

Answer 3

I'm glad you are learning on your own; even if you had the best teacher in the world, you should never stop thinking for yourself. In defense of teachers let me say this; I found that in college they trained us to teach, but in the actual schools they only wanted one thing; crowd control. Period.

Answer 4

Every year the public school curriculum is getting more and more watered down. Take the initiative and learn on your own. That really is the best way to learn anyway.

Answer 5

Maybe write an anonymous letter to the principal, telling him that the teachers arent doing what they're suppose to do. Maybe this might wake-up their ideas n teach properly. You deserve better, man.

Answer 6

There is an apostrophe in "Ive" and starting a sentence with "and" is typically frowned upon.

It's great that you are learning things on your own, but you are in class for a reason. You need to stick to it.

Answer 7

Are you telling me no one ever taught you to use an apostrophe or capital letter? You obviously haven't taught yourself very much.

Answer 8

oh, i sit hear and cherish the words of one that agrees...