Quote from: AgentMichaelScarn on October 17, 2016, 09:59:35 amQuote from: The Arm on October 17, 2016, 09:37:04 amOpen classes for Korean teachers this week. CT casually drops in that she's chosen our class as her open class (as opposed to the class she teaches alone).There's a surprise. No planning or preparation for her to do but she can reap the rewards of my hard work.I point out that it's not fair that she's evaluated for work that isn't hers (third year in a row this has happened and I'm getting tired of scoring high points for other people). Cue a quick huddle and quiet discussion of teachers, then an explanation to me that open classes aren't important and that no one cares. I'd quite like to stay another year but I don't know how to stop my head from exploding when stuff like this happens. Any tips? They aren't important and no one cares. Simple as that. They're a facade. The score is given no consideration to your teaching ability. It's a you scratch my back I'll scratch yours set up. You or your CT will get 99/100 and they will reciprocate the other teachers.Haha yea that's probably true! Although I remember last year one teacher was distraught over the feedback and scores from other teachers.I just hate the casual nature of passing off my work as theirs. That "well I don't have to worry about it because The Arm will do it" attitude. I'd be more forgiving if they actually did something during my lessons other than wonder around in a trance, chatting to students. It seems that KETs are the group that benefit the most from NETs being here!
Quote from: The Arm on October 17, 2016, 09:37:04 amOpen classes for Korean teachers this week. CT casually drops in that she's chosen our class as her open class (as opposed to the class she teaches alone).There's a surprise. No planning or preparation for her to do but she can reap the rewards of my hard work.I point out that it's not fair that she's evaluated for work that isn't hers (third year in a row this has happened and I'm getting tired of scoring high points for other people). Cue a quick huddle and quiet discussion of teachers, then an explanation to me that open classes aren't important and that no one cares. I'd quite like to stay another year but I don't know how to stop my head from exploding when stuff like this happens. Any tips? They aren't important and no one cares. Simple as that. They're a facade. The score is given no consideration to your teaching ability. It's a you scratch my back I'll scratch yours set up. You or your CT will get 99/100 and they will reciprocate the other teachers.
Open classes for Korean teachers this week. CT casually drops in that she's chosen our class as her open class (as opposed to the class she teaches alone).There's a surprise. No planning or preparation for her to do but she can reap the rewards of my hard work.I point out that it's not fair that she's evaluated for work that isn't hers (third year in a row this has happened and I'm getting tired of scoring high points for other people). Cue a quick huddle and quiet discussion of teachers, then an explanation to me that open classes aren't important and that no one cares. I'd quite like to stay another year but I don't know how to stop my head from exploding when stuff like this happens. Any tips?
I know its a little thing, but man does it grind my gears when you make the students do something and they do it so grudgingly, saying 아이씨 and 진짜 the whole time.
Quote from: Pecan on October 17, 2016, 12:07:58 pmQuote from: The Arm on October 17, 2016, 09:37:04 amOpen classes for Korean teachers this week. CT casually drops in that she's chosen our class as her open class (as opposed to the class she teaches alone).There's a surprise. No planning or preparation for her to do but she can reap the rewards of my hard work.I point out that it's not fair that she's evaluated for work that isn't hers (third year in a row this has happened and I'm getting tired of scoring high points for other people). Cue a quick huddle and quiet discussion of teachers, then an explanation to me that open classes aren't important and that no one cares. I'd quite like to stay another year but I don't know how to stop my head from exploding when stuff like this happens. Any tips? I take it as a compliment when they ask to due their open-class with me, as they have other options.I know this is a rant/vent thread, but a rethink might not be such a bad idea.We most definitely view this situation differently, as imitation is flattery.Think about it, if she thought your class was "crap" she wouldn't my jumping on your train.That's something I never considered; good point!Quote from: KirbyFan112 on October 17, 2016, 11:54:20 amThis sounds like a great way to have your coteacher hate you for the rest of the year.Another fair point but I'm usually very, very relaxed, pleasant and polite to her and all my CTs. As I've said before, they get a very easy ride because I do all the work and it would be nice to get a little respect back from them (in the form of being attentive and helping at least a little during my classes).Sometimes I can't hold my tongue and have to "speak frankly"
Quote from: The Arm on October 17, 2016, 09:37:04 amOpen classes for Korean teachers this week. CT casually drops in that she's chosen our class as her open class (as opposed to the class she teaches alone).There's a surprise. No planning or preparation for her to do but she can reap the rewards of my hard work.I point out that it's not fair that she's evaluated for work that isn't hers (third year in a row this has happened and I'm getting tired of scoring high points for other people). Cue a quick huddle and quiet discussion of teachers, then an explanation to me that open classes aren't important and that no one cares. I'd quite like to stay another year but I don't know how to stop my head from exploding when stuff like this happens. Any tips? I take it as a compliment when they ask to due their open-class with me, as they have other options.I know this is a rant/vent thread, but a rethink might not be such a bad idea.We most definitely view this situation differently, as imitation is flattery.Think about it, if she thought your class was "crap" she wouldn't my jumping on your train.
This sounds like a great way to have your coteacher hate you for the rest of the year.
Quote from: The Arm on October 17, 2016, 12:39:29 pmQuote from: Pecan on October 17, 2016, 12:07:58 pmQuote from: The Arm on October 17, 2016, 09:37:04 amOpen classes for Korean teachers this week. CT casually drops in that she's chosen our class as her open class (as opposed to the class she teaches alone).There's a surprise. No planning or preparation for her to do but she can reap the rewards of my hard work.I point out that it's not fair that she's evaluated for work that isn't hers (third year in a row this has happened and I'm getting tired of scoring high points for other people). Cue a quick huddle and quiet discussion of teachers, then an explanation to me that open classes aren't important and that no one cares. I'd quite like to stay another year but I don't know how to stop my head from exploding when stuff like this happens. Any tips? I take it as a compliment when they ask to due their open-class with me, as they have other options.I know this is a rant/vent thread, but a rethink might not be such a bad idea.We most definitely view this situation differently, as imitation is flattery.Think about it, if she thought your class was "crap" she wouldn't my jumping on your train.That's something I never considered; good point!Quote from: KirbyFan112 on October 17, 2016, 11:54:20 amThis sounds like a great way to have your coteacher hate you for the rest of the year.Another fair point but I'm usually very, very relaxed, pleasant and polite to her and all my CTs. As I've said before, they get a very easy ride because I do all the work and it would be nice to get a little respect back from them (in the form of being attentive and helping at least a little during my classes).Sometimes I can't hold my tongue and have to "speak frankly" How many sick days do you have? Maybe that day could be the day you see the doctor about that niggling little problem that you may or may not have....
Quote from: The Arm on October 17, 2016, 09:37:04 amOpen classes for Korean teachers this week. CT casually drops in that she's chosen our class as her open class (as opposed to the class she teaches alone).There's a surprise. No planning or preparation for her to do but she can reap the rewards of my hard work.I point out that it's not fair that she's evaluated for work that isn't hers (third year in a row this has happened and I'm getting tired of scoring high points for other people). Cue a quick huddle and quiet discussion of teachers, then an explanation to me that open classes aren't important and that no one cares. I'd quite like to stay another year but I don't know how to stop my head from exploding when stuff like this happens. Any tips? I take it as a compliment when they ask to do their open-class with me, as they have other options.I know this is a rant/vent thread, but a rethink might not be such a bad idea.We most definitely view this situation differently, as imitation is flattery.Think about it, if she thought your class was "crap" she wouldn't my jumping on your train.
open classes don't count for squat.
I have some students (some in grade 3, some in grade 1) that sometimes get looks on their faces that clearly express "아이씨" or "진짜" but they're at least polite enough not to say it aloud. The sentiment is still clearly there though. One kid I know gets frustrated because he's the best in the class at English but is in the same class as a kid who can't read along with others who read slowly. Finding the balance is difficult
Quote from: HaLo3 on October 17, 2016, 10:11:18 amI know its a little thing, but man does it grind my gears when you make the students do something and they do it so grudgingly, saying 아이씨 and 진짜 the whole time.I don't know the Korean, but it sounds like my last class of today. They are preparing a presentation for next week. Only 2 students done something, the rest of the time they were just yelling and running around; and where is the co-teacher? Laughing and chatting with them and encouraging the behaviour. >.< When I tried to get them to do something, they would start, and start being Yahoo's again once I move to the next group. >.< - this was grade 2 middle as well. >.<
How many Nobel winners can you name and how many have you read? A Nobel winner doesn't need to be someone known by everyone. It's probably better if it's someone who isn't well known and deserves more recognition. A Nobel is usually given to someone who, in addition to pushing boundaries within their given genre, also has some social and cultural impact. Or maybe it's just the latter. I think it's cool that a musician won the Nobel Prize for Lit. That's a good precedent. Bob Dylan deserves recognition, but probably someone less well known would have been better. Then the prize would have achieved some material good. More people in America learning about a non-American writer, for example. I don't think it's that important, really. Awards are subjective and mostly meaningless. No one likes American Beauty anymore. I think the committee did a good thing, but could have done a better thing.
Quote from: yirj17 on October 17, 2016, 01:18:48 pmI have some students (some in grade 3, some in grade 1) that sometimes get looks on their faces that clearly express "아이씨" or "진짜" but they're at least polite enough not to say it aloud. The sentiment is still clearly there though. One kid I know gets frustrated because he's the best in the class at English but is in the same class as a kid who can't read along with others who read slowly. Finding the balance is difficultWell this was because they didn't bring their notebooks and talked the entire period, completely disregarding the entire lesson.Quote from: Kayos on October 17, 2016, 01:01:21 pmQuote from: HaLo3 on October 17, 2016, 10:11:18 amI know its a little thing, but man does it grind my gears when you make the students do something and they do it so grudgingly, saying 아이씨 and 진짜 the whole time.I don't know the Korean, but it sounds like my last class of today. They are preparing a presentation for next week. Only 2 students done something, the rest of the time they were just yelling and running around; and where is the co-teacher? Laughing and chatting with them and encouraging the behaviour. >.< When I tried to get them to do something, they would start, and start being Yahoo's again once I move to the next group. >.< - this was grade 2 middle as well. >.<It basically means "Really, I can't believe they are making me do this." But rudely.
I was going to make a more funny/in-depth post about this but I don't think I can right now. I'm all wound up.You know, I ate the bread. It was a gift from the principal yesterday. There were no bugs. I'm a competent adult who can determine whether or not food is good to eat.Boss coteacher and I were having an argument about something to do with class - basically as usual she thinks I can't do my job right. I try to listen to all her input and follow it but she frequently gives conflicting suggestions or advice, but more often than not she just tells me I'm not doing good enough with no suggestions or advice. I've been adjusting my lessons accordingly throughout the year.She said that I don't listen to her. I said I do, but it's hard to understand what she wants because she won't tell me clearly. She thinks I'm not listening because I can't understand what she wants. She says, no, she knows that I don't listen to her, you know why?BECAUSE I ATE THE BREAD THE PRINCIPAL GAVE ME INSTEAD OF THROWING IT AWAY.I give up.I think I'll talk to the principal.At least I have a nice one now.
Also, as you know, many breads are sweet. That means they contain sugar.Sugar is basically poison. I know foreigners like to eat bread often and cannot eat spicy food, but you should listen to Yirgacheffe and eat some kimchi. It is good for well-being.