Interesting question and one I am constantly struggling with. I would argue that most teacher DO get paid enough and I would even go as far to say that they get paid FAR too much. In my minuscule number of years I have been teaching (this is my 6th), I have met only a handful of teachers that I feel should be paid more, WAY more.
Let's think about this. Teaching appears to be the perfect job for the average person.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
My attitude
I've decided that there is a direct correlation between my attitude at school and my students' performance. I know that is a blanket statement, but I can just tell. So, this week was my first week back at school after our winter break. My winter break was pretty amazing and although I didn't want to start waking up early, I was really glad to be back, working and productive.
So, I was pretty pumped to go to school. My spirits were high and I just felt good. In class, I was really happy, upbeat, and optimistic. It showed. Not that it normally doesn't, but I was EXTRA happy. I didn't have much in the plans, but just a few activities on my mind.
But this week went swimmingly. It was great. My kids were happy and so was I. And my kids have been doing so well academically this week. I am having great conversations with my students and they just seem to be working so hard.
Moral of the story: Be Happy!
So, I was pretty pumped to go to school. My spirits were high and I just felt good. In class, I was really happy, upbeat, and optimistic. It showed. Not that it normally doesn't, but I was EXTRA happy. I didn't have much in the plans, but just a few activities on my mind.
But this week went swimmingly. It was great. My kids were happy and so was I. And my kids have been doing so well academically this week. I am having great conversations with my students and they just seem to be working so hard.
Moral of the story: Be Happy!
Class Meeting and Weekend Plans
I love when my kids say things that make me laugh. Today, we were having class meeting and normally the kids go around and say what they are happy or excited about.
When we get to Broxon, he says "I'm not sure what I'm doing yet, because I don't really have any plans with myself yet." He was being COMPLETELY serious... no chuckle or laugh after. Broxon doesn't joke around... and I thought it was quite funny.
When we get to Broxon, he says "I'm not sure what I'm doing yet, because I don't really have any plans with myself yet." He was being COMPLETELY serious... no chuckle or laugh after. Broxon doesn't joke around... and I thought it was quite funny.
Class Meeting and Weekend Plans
I love when my kids say things that make me laugh. Today, we were having class meeting and normally the kids go around and say what they are happy or excited about.
When we get to Broxon, he says "I'm not sure what I'm doing yet, because I don't really have any plans with myself yet." He was being COMPLETELY serious... no chuckle or laugh after. Broxon doesn't joke around... and I thought it was quite funny.
When we get to Broxon, he says "I'm not sure what I'm doing yet, because I don't really have any plans with myself yet." He was being COMPLETELY serious... no chuckle or laugh after. Broxon doesn't joke around... and I thought it was quite funny.
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