I don't mean to be rude but my science teacher is very selective about her students she treats very badly those who look uninterested. I sometime think about stiking up for those kids because there not bad kids at all it's just their parents don't give them the helping hand they need and the teachers' attitude weighs them down even more. Should those kids should be treated different from the others just because of their apperarance of their lack of interest ? Should a teacher be so selective about students and have prefereance above others? I ask myself another question, should I shouldn't I help them? Nobody else has and frankly nobody else will if I don't.
P.S. Should I talk to my teacher and dialogate about the situation or will she be stubborn enough not to answer?
2007-12-07 13:01:32 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs. Rhett Butler 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
No, she should not treat them like that. If anything, she should try and get them motivated in other ways. My guess is she's been teaching a while and is most likely burnt out or never really had her heart in it to start with. You could approach, but most likely you will be "greeted" with an extremely defensive manner. However, what do you have to loose? At least you could feel better about doing something instead of simply observing. Yes, you should reach out to "help" them.
2007-12-07 13:07:58 · answer #1 · answered by pruiam 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This is a more complex situation than it may appear. First of all, someone who excels in Science is unusual if they are also very good with people. They tend to reduce the situation down to a simple formula.
In this case the simple formula is that in most classrooms in America, there are too many students for the teacher's time or energy. Therefore, those who show interest in the subject are rewarded with extra attention while those who do not show interest are ignored because ,let's face it , 99% of them will waste the teacher's time even if they do get some of it. I'm not saying that this is right, it is what it is.
The best thing you can do is try to generate discussion with your peers to interest them in science. As they show interest they will get more attention which will fuel more interest. The opposite is also true.
2007-12-07 13:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by Neandrathal 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some students really don't care about school at all. They don't care if the teacher helps them or not. I know someone who hates school and doesn't try on purpose. He went from straight A's to D's just because he started not to care anymore.
Teachers do need to help a little more, but no one can force a student to do well in school.
2007-12-07 14:09:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not dialogue with your teacher about the situation. You are the child not the authority. It will only make it worse for everybody. In a perfect world, we would have no biases. Having said that, it is the teacher's job to teach everyone. A good teacher will working hard to help the kids who are lost and try to engage the disinterested
2007-12-07 13:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being uninterested is a personal choice, they are making it so don't feel too sorry for them.
Yes, offer to help them and see if they respond in a positive way, if not, you have your answer, they are slackers and the teacher probably knows that.
2007-12-07 13:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do want you need to do. It's wonderful that you are willing to help others.
Maybe with your help, these students will become more interested.
I doubt that you'll be able to change her behavior so focus on what you can change.
2007-12-07 13:32:05 · answer #6 · answered by Momsdiamonds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋