In other countries, especially like Taiwan, I heard that they actually treat substitutes with respect. Why is it that students here treat them so badly that it may just be one of the worst jobs to have. My nephew said that when he was in middle school, his class could make male substitutes break into tears. What gives?
I know that the kids are relaxing and decompressing from all of the stress and stuff of the regular teacher, but this is ridiculous.
2007-11-02 10:01:53 · 9 answers · asked by GuitarAikidoAlphaMale 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
To: 1294, you are paranoid. I didn't mean that the regular teacher is causing stress, I meant the hustle and bustle of regular school. For most students, school as like a lot of things in life, is not a cakewalk,, of course it is stressful. Kids are trying to fit in, a lot are bullied, etc.
2007-11-02 17:09:55 · update #1
Kids will push authority as far as they think they can. That's why they try this with every sub that comes into the classroom. I dont see that children treat their regular teachers with much respect in the US so its not surprising that this happens with subs. What ever happened to treating all responsible older adults with respect. This used to be taught to the children by their parents.
2007-11-02 10:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Diane M 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yep, as a substitute, the oldest I go is 5th grade and even the younger classes can be extremely disrespectful. I make sure the students understand that although I'm fairly small (hence not taking the older grades) and young (ditto), I don't tollerate rude behavior. It's too bad it's up to the sub. to create a sense of respect in a room.
2007-11-02 10:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jen G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At every age level, this occurs. I work with 0-5 year olds and they are disrespectful and do not listen to new teachers or subs when they are in the room. It is because these young children are in awe of power and they love to test it. With a consistent teacher, students know the rules, boundaries and the reaction of that teacher should they happen to misbehave. With a sub, there are no set rules. Kids try everything to see what will happen. In a middle school or high school setting, kids will try to get other kids to laugh and try to push the limits/take advantage of the sub.
2016-05-27 02:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is sad, but it is same for the teachers. It is just that teachers see this everyday and overcome difficulties. Substitutes who go in for a day think it is happening to them. it is not, kids are like that to all teachers.
I think your statement "I know that the kids are relaxing and decompressing from all of the stress and stuff of the regular teacher, but this is ridiculous." is ridiculous.
you implying teachers cause stress? have you been in a classroom as a full time teacher, who is held responsible for teaching to brats and spolied children?
Burn out period for a teacher is 4 years now, maybe less now
2007-11-02 13:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by 1294 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since most subs are new graduates looking to get a job within that school district, I see mistreatment of subs as an initiation or rite of passage! On a serious note, it is my opinion that only incompetent subs are treated poorly. That has been my experience anyway. My mother was a sub for several years before she was able to get a teaching job and she was never treated poorly. She caught on to kids little tricks, called their bull and once they realized that she would be no easier on them than their own teacher, it was smooth sailing.
2007-11-02 10:11:30 · answer #5 · answered by Colonel Obvious AM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know! It's so annoying. I'm in high school myself and whenever a substitute comes, most of the immature kids leave their assigned seats and sit with their friends and goof off, making fun of the substitute in any way possible. They are so annoying! I can understand why some people don't want to be subs..
2007-11-02 10:05:50 · answer #6 · answered by Glitter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the substitute. If a teacher leaves good lesson plans, with a good seating chart (indicating the honest/reliable students), and the sub does a good job of introducing him/her self, there are fewer problems.
2007-11-02 11:36:41 · answer #7 · answered by Kahless 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, students have a lot to do with it. but so do the teachers. it really depends what kind of mood they are in. if their day started off bad, then they take it out on the class. so that just makes them not like the substitute at all. most of my substitues are really nice so nobody has a problem with them. but like i said, it really depends on the attitude of the sub....
2007-11-02 10:11:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many parents in this country fail to teach their children proper respect for teachers and other adults. It is a shame and a disgrace.
2007-11-02 11:18:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋