The educators, the ones who determine our future, the ones whom you must suck up the most to, and more individuals who can make or break your high school years. Now some may say, "don't let the bad days bring ya down", but when you have to see the same awful teacher every, single day, it becomes difficult to keep the clouds from covering your sunshine. Cheesy, yes, but it gets the point across. Even the best of days can be drained of their light when the ominous clouds are forecasted to appear during second hour. However, there are also rainbows, which sometimes follow the clouds during third.
Now one thing to remember about judging your teacher, they are individuals too. they have a life outside of teaching, and most importantly they might not like you either, but hopefully, they will be mature and you will never know that you are one of their least favorites. Everyone has bad days, including them, and as much as it seems to be the right thing to do when you wish to arrogantly point out where they are wrong, it is probably not a good idea. In some of these cases, with the teachers who are not at their maturity level yet, this may end up in your grade suffering.
There are many things that may cause your disdain for the teacher; such as harsh grading policies, monotone speakers, too much homework, inflexibility. All of which can make your life less stressful if they would be removed. Those rainbows that I spoke of earlier are the ones who make you dislike other teachers more because, as humans, we constantly compare things, including other humans. The rainbows that dazzle up your depressing days really get us through high school. In my opinion, most (not all) teachers strive to be a rainbow, but some try too hard and get judged for going "over the top". Some teachers may have already tried to be a rainbow, but they let the student clouds block their sunshine, and by the time you have them as a teacher they have just given up on trying to please everyone. Which I believe is a real act of maturity which we should all strive for.
Regardless of how many clouds and rainbows you have throughout your day, realize that you have to suck up to all of them. Do what they tell you to do, do not back sass, and know that they are the ones who will aid you into the next stage of your life.
Jayden, I enjoyed reading your honest thoughts about teachers. The one point you articulated about educators being human too I found a keen observation. Teachers are professionals that generally and honestly strive to do what is best for their students but it would be silly to think that teachers never make mistakes. In addition, I found your classification of teachers as rainbows or storm clouds an unique representation of teachers. I have had both types of teachers & I completely agree it is tough to have educators that appear burnt out or not with their heads in the game. One of my rainbow teachers was while I was at Kirkwood Community College. Mr. Van Oort was a passionate teacher that I greatly enjoyed learning from. I would be interested to hear some of your positive experiences. What are some teachers/coaches that have made a big impact on your life? What were some qualities you admired in them?
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, Mr. Heitz