Help for new teacher?

Question

What is the greatest challenge as a teacher? And how do you resolve it?

Answer 1

Classroom management is the most difficult because if you're brand new...you have no idea what "normal kid behavior" looks like so you are most likely hypersensitive to everything. The only way to resolve management issues is to get advice from veteran teachers and keep an open mind. Like I said, the first year is the worst because you don't have any prior experiences to build from.

Answer 2

I found it was not in the classroom! It was with the administration. Those folks I feel are sometimes straight from Hells door given how they treat teachers. We were always watching our backs, no fun, it made much more job stress. My advice here, be active in the Teachers Union, make sure they are protecting your interests and they are also staying honest too.

In the classroom, I think being creative, upbeat, teaching to EVERYONE, not just the majority. Keep notes that you can take home as a reminder about special needs, never let that go any farther than your briefcase because it is personal/private information about students.

I believe learning should be fun at any age and when you can make it memorable, people will remember and apply what they have learned in your class. Believe me, you will be rewarded for it ten fold! I have been told over and over by my students how what I did helped them or changed their lives...pretty dang powerful if you ask me. I never let that go to my ego, in fact, it was humbling (as it should be).

Being a teacher is the most important job in the world, treat it as such. Also, remember being a good teacher can be exhausting, you can burn out easily, so take care of yourself and never feel guilty about taking a day off (sick day/comp day) to spend it in recovery.

Bless you for becoming a teacher, it is a very rewarding career to have chosen and you will remember your students till the day you die--they are that incredible. : )

Answer 3

I'm a first-year teacher, and by far the hardest part for me is classroom management. Everyone told me to start off strict, then loosen up later when they took me seriously. I didn't, because like so many new teachers, I wanted to be the "cool" teacher. Took MONTHS to clean up that mess. Trust all the other teachers - come across as downright evil to start with, then when they know they have to do what you say, you can give them a little more slack.

Answer 4

gaining the students' respect. if they dont respect you, theyll walk all over you. but if youre too harsh, they probably wont like you or pay attention at all. make sure that you make the class fun, but not corny lol. start off by introducing yourself professionally, so they know youre not just there to play games. but lighten stuff up with a little joke, then get down to business . throw some jokes/lightness in there everyone now and then, but always bring the class back to the lesson right after. dont go off on a tangent too soon, or theyll see youre not serious about the material, so why should they be.

Answer 5

the greatest challenge is the kids.
cause they run around
and take control of
new teachers

be nice & make the students like you
but if they dont do what you say
write them up if you have to :D

and if that doesnt work;
get a little mean [but not too mean]


lol

best of luck ♥

Answer 6

Discipline. Work with the parents on it.