Why so hostile Steve? Having a rough day?
Quote from: SteveBruce on November 28, 2017, 12:56:21 pmQuote from: Pecan on November 28, 2017, 12:42:02 pmQuote from: SteveBruce on November 28, 2017, 08:45:45 amI'm really starting to resent going into my third grade classes due to how pointless it has all become. They are lovely kids and I will miss them when they are gone, but their exams are finished, what is the point?In the UK the academic term is from September to around the 20th July. In year 11 which is 15/16 you take your final exams around May to early June and you enjoy an extra long summer break. I remember it well, it was such a great time in my life; from staying up till 4am playing playstation to seeing my friends every day, it was awesome. There was no coming back doing nonsense until July. Let the kids have a nice long break where they can actually be kids. Let them have fun before they have the (futile) stresses of High School to deal with. I really do feel sorry for them, it's not fair at all.The other day my ct mentioned how its hard to control them now their tests are over. Fortunately, I haven't had too much of an issue, just yet at least, but can you blame them? If we had to come back to school until July after our final exams which we had spent the last 4 years prepping for, we would have come in fuelled on resentment.Your third grade classes are done already? What about your 4th, 5th, or 6th graders?That is poor planning on your teacher's part.There are loads of review activities and engaging stand alone lessons you can do until the end of the term.Good luck.Middle school, clown.Why so hostile Steve? Having a rough day?
Quote from: Pecan on November 28, 2017, 12:42:02 pmQuote from: SteveBruce on November 28, 2017, 08:45:45 amI'm really starting to resent going into my third grade classes due to how pointless it has all become. They are lovely kids and I will miss them when they are gone, but their exams are finished, what is the point?In the UK the academic term is from September to around the 20th July. In year 11 which is 15/16 you take your final exams around May to early June and you enjoy an extra long summer break. I remember it well, it was such a great time in my life; from staying up till 4am playing playstation to seeing my friends every day, it was awesome. There was no coming back doing nonsense until July. Let the kids have a nice long break where they can actually be kids. Let them have fun before they have the (futile) stresses of High School to deal with. I really do feel sorry for them, it's not fair at all.The other day my ct mentioned how its hard to control them now their tests are over. Fortunately, I haven't had too much of an issue, just yet at least, but can you blame them? If we had to come back to school until July after our final exams which we had spent the last 4 years prepping for, we would have come in fuelled on resentment.Your third grade classes are done already? What about your 4th, 5th, or 6th graders?That is poor planning on your teacher's part.There are loads of review activities and engaging stand alone lessons you can do until the end of the term.Good luck.Middle school, clown.
Quote from: SteveBruce on November 28, 2017, 08:45:45 amI'm really starting to resent going into my third grade classes due to how pointless it has all become. They are lovely kids and I will miss them when they are gone, but their exams are finished, what is the point?In the UK the academic term is from September to around the 20th July. In year 11 which is 15/16 you take your final exams around May to early June and you enjoy an extra long summer break. I remember it well, it was such a great time in my life; from staying up till 4am playing playstation to seeing my friends every day, it was awesome. There was no coming back doing nonsense until July. Let the kids have a nice long break where they can actually be kids. Let them have fun before they have the (futile) stresses of High School to deal with. I really do feel sorry for them, it's not fair at all.The other day my ct mentioned how its hard to control them now their tests are over. Fortunately, I haven't had too much of an issue, just yet at least, but can you blame them? If we had to come back to school until July after our final exams which we had spent the last 4 years prepping for, we would have come in fuelled on resentment.Your third grade classes are done already? What about your 4th, 5th, or 6th graders?That is poor planning on your teacher's part.There are loads of review activities and engaging stand alone lessons you can do until the end of the term.Good luck.
I'm really starting to resent going into my third grade classes due to how pointless it has all become. They are lovely kids and I will miss them when they are gone, but their exams are finished, what is the point?In the UK the academic term is from September to around the 20th July. In year 11 which is 15/16 you take your final exams around May to early June and you enjoy an extra long summer break. I remember it well, it was such a great time in my life; from staying up till 4am playing playstation to seeing my friends every day, it was awesome. There was no coming back doing nonsense until July. Let the kids have a nice long break where they can actually be kids. Let them have fun before they have the (futile) stresses of High School to deal with. I really do feel sorry for them, it's not fair at all.The other day my ct mentioned how its hard to control them now their tests are over. Fortunately, I haven't had too much of an issue, just yet at least, but can you blame them? If we had to come back to school until July after our final exams which we had spent the last 4 years prepping for, we would have come in fuelled on resentment.
People read into things as they like, no tone was given or intended.I have four coteachers, one per grade. They are the ones who dictate the pace that we move through the curriculum/the book. Three have planned well, while the fourth moved too quickly, so we will finish the book with 4 weeks of school remaining.It's not ideal, but it's not a major issue either.
As a qualified teacher with years of experience, why don't you take more of a lead in your classes? Genuine question.
Quote from: koreakorea on November 28, 2017, 02:11:03 pmAs a qualified teacher with years of experience, why don't you take more of a lead in your classes? Genuine question. 20+ years ago, I had to lead, as the most of the Korean English teachers had a very low-level of English language proficiency. Today, that is simply NOT the case.I am sure you are aware, the goal has always been for us to work ourselves out of a job, so I have adhered to that objective to the best of my ability.My level of involvement and input has gradually tapered off over the years, while my Korean counterparts have gradually taken over more and more of the responsibilities and control.I have always been and will remain an assistant, a resource, a sounding board, a mentor, etc. that follows the mandate.For the past 2-3 years, almost all of my Korean colleagues have been capable of conducting the English class on their own.
That sounds reasonable and fair to me but also quite a unique situation.Personally, being an assistant was never presented as an option haha. I think the same goes for most of us here.
Quote from: koreakorea on November 29, 2017, 08:16:38 amThat sounds reasonable and fair to me but also quite a unique situation.Personally, being an assistant was never presented as an option haha. I think the same goes for most of us here.Unique in what way?That the English ability of my colleagues is so high or...?Article 3 of our contract is pretty clear. We are "to assist".Do you have a different type of contract?
"Assist" is a vague term that allows for open interpretation. NET, you should "assist" by doing everything for class so that the ever busy KET can do paperwork or take a rest. Though, teaching assistants back home often get experience by leading [some] classes, I think.
You have never worked in a school which has no dedicated KET? Where the homeroom teachers are marking stuff or just leave class? It's great if they look after kids behavior. If so then lucky you!
Quote from: MaximusPrime on November 29, 2017, 08:55:49 amYou have never worked in a school which has no dedicated KET? Where the homeroom teachers are marking stuff or just leave class? It's great if they look after kids behavior. If so then lucky you!Twelves years ago, in a rural area, that was pretty common.Not today, no?
No. You aren't an accurate representation of what is happening in most schools. Or anywhere else on planet earth. You follow?