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What a Day I Had Yesterday! 02/05/2010

Hello Everybody!

I just thought I would tell you about my day. I am a substitute and for the past two days (Thursday and Friday) I was at a charter middle school. Let me tell you that is not easy. The kids are big and very disrespectful. It's really hard being a sub because he kids don't consider you a "real" teacher. They feel like they can say and do whatever they want because the sub has no control over them. To a certain extent that is true. As a sub you are only at the school for a certain amount of time and the children don't think that anything serious will happen to them. The longer I was there the more I realized that either A) I needed a new profession or B) only sub at elementary schools. I like the school hours just not what I have to go through with the kids. I was in the school system for a couple of years as a reading tutor, but I was in kindergarten and 3rd grade. So needless to say I am not used to the older kids. There is so much that goes on in the school system. I could write a whole book on dealing with children that come from not so great backgrounds! My goodness I couldn't wait until 2:50 came. I just prayed my way through and hoped I could maintain a certain level of control until the end of the day. I was definitely crazy.

Till next time! :)
N'gungun

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Ms.T said…
I think it would be so much easier on teachers (sub or reg) if the parents would become more involved. I understand that most parents work and say they don't have the time but that's no excuse for not participating in your child's life or education. The background in which some of OUR youth come from are herendous and things need to change but it starts with the home as all lessons do. I would suggest you stick with what feels comfortable and safe. Good Luck!
August 1, 2010 at 7:34 PM
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