Poor teaching skills

[Anonymous]

The numerous posts stating that teachers who are single or without children should have plenty of time for extra tasks are discriminatory.

First of all, it is no one else's business whether a teacher is single, married, divorced, widowed, etc., nor is it anyone's business whether that teacher has children or not. Second, there is an abundance of teachers who work a second job, so it isn't as though those teachers have a lot of extra time on their hands. Third, it's no one's business whether a teacher goes home to take care of a family, goes to another job, works out for four hours every evening, or goes to sleep as soon as they get home.

Someone's marital or parental status should not even be discussed at all, but it also should not be considered when discussing how much a teacher can/should be able to do in their free time.

I have no idea whether my children's teachers are married or have kids because they've never volunteered that information and I would never ask. It's none of my business and it's also unrelated to them doing their job, so it's not something that should be brought up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The numerous posts stating that teachers who are single or without children should have plenty of time for extra tasks are discriminatory.

First of all, it is no one else's business whether a teacher is single, married, divorced, widowed, etc., nor is it anyone's business whether that teacher has children or not. Second, there is an abundance of teachers who work a second job, so it isn't as though those teachers have a lot of extra time on their hands. Third, it's no one's business whether a teacher goes home to take care of a family, goes to another job, works out for four hours every evening, or goes to sleep as soon as they get home.

Someone's marital or parental status should not even be discussed at all, but it also should not be considered when discussing how much a teacher can/should be able to do in their free time.

I have no idea whether my children's teachers are married or have kids because they've never volunteered that information and I would never ask. It's none of my business and it's also unrelated to them doing their job, so it's not something that should be brought up.

You are amazing. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The numerous posts stating that teachers who are single or without children should have plenty of time for extra tasks are discriminatory.

First of all, it is no one else's business whether a teacher is single, married, divorced, widowed, etc., nor is it anyone's business whether that teacher has children or not. Second, there is an abundance of teachers who work a second job, so it isn't as though those teachers have a lot of extra time on their hands. Third, it's no one's business whether a teacher goes home to take care of a family, goes to another job, works out for four hours every evening, or goes to sleep as soon as they get home.

Someone's marital or parental status should not even be discussed at all, but it also should not be considered when discussing how much a teacher can/should be able to do in their free time.

I have no idea whether my children's teachers are married or have kids because they've never volunteered that information and I would never ask. It's none of my business and it's also unrelated to them doing their job, so it's not something that should be brought up.

Actually that is 100% false. Teachers with families often have to leave right after school along with all the kids to either pick up their kids or take them to activities. They have less time after school for planning, grading, conferences. Teachers without kids often have more time after school to do things that help them better prepare for the week or what not. Teachers without kids often will stay alter after school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The numerous posts stating that teachers who are single or without children should have plenty of time for extra tasks are discriminatory.

First of all, it is no one else's business whether a teacher is single, married, divorced, widowed, etc., nor is it anyone's business whether that teacher has children or not. Second, there is an abundance of teachers who work a second job, so it isn't as though those teachers have a lot of extra time on their hands. Third, it's no one's business whether a teacher goes home to take care of a family, goes to another job, works out for four hours every evening, or goes to sleep as soon as they get home.

Someone's marital or parental status should not even be discussed at all, but it also should not be considered when discussing how much a teacher can/should be able to do in their free time.

I have no idea whether my children's teachers are married or have kids because they've never volunteered that information and I would never ask. It's none of my business and it's also unrelated to them doing their job, so it's not something that should be brought up.

Actually that is 100% false. Teachers with families often have to leave right after school along with all the kids to either pick up their kids or take them to activities. They have less time after school for planning, grading, conferences. Teachers without kids often have more time after school to do things that help them better prepare for the week or what not. Teachers without kids often will stay alter after school.

The teaching profession needs to be structured so planning, grading etc, can be done during the work day. A teacher’s ability to succeed in the classroom shouldn’t rely on how many hours they can sacrifice after work. This isn’t acceptable.

This is one of the major reasons teachers don’t stay in the profession.

[Anonymous]

You don’t have a clue what someone has going on in their lives and assuming that someone with no kids has more free time than someone without kids is ridiculous. People coach, have second jobs, could be caring for other family members. This is not a fair assumption.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The numerous posts stating that teachers who are single or without children should have plenty of time for extra tasks are discriminatory.

First of all, it is no one else's business whether a teacher is single, married, divorced, widowed, etc., nor is it anyone's business whether that teacher has children or not. Second, there is an abundance of teachers who work a second job, so it isn't as though those teachers have a lot of extra time on their hands. Third, it's no one's business whether a teacher goes home to take care of a family, goes to another job, works out for four hours every evening, or goes to sleep as soon as they get home.

Someone's marital or parental status should not even be discussed at all, but it also should not be considered when discussing how much a teacher can/should be able to do in their free time.

I have no idea whether my children's teachers are married or have kids because they've never volunteered that information and I would never ask. It's none of my business and it's also unrelated to them doing their job, so it's not something that should be brought up.

Actually that is 100% false. Teachers with families often have to leave right after school along with all the kids to either pick up their kids or take them to activities. They have less time after school for planning, grading, conferences. Teachers without kids often have more time after school to do things that help them better prepare for the week or what not. Teachers without kids often will stay alter after school.

The teaching profession needs to be structured so planning, grading etc, can be done during the work day. A teacher’s ability to succeed in the classroom shouldn’t rely on how many hours they can sacrifice after work. This isn’t acceptable.

This is one of the major reasons teachers don’t stay in the profession.

People expect teachers to run themselves ragged doing this job without any bonuses or promotions and then act surprised when they quit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The numerous posts stating that teachers who are single or without children should have plenty of time for extra tasks are discriminatory.

First of all, it is no one else's business whether a teacher is single, married, divorced, widowed, etc., nor is it anyone's business whether that teacher has children or not. Second, there is an abundance of teachers who work a second job, so it isn't as though those teachers have a lot of extra time on their hands. Third, it's no one's business whether a teacher goes home to take care of a family, goes to another job, works out for four hours every evening, or goes to sleep as soon as they get home.

Someone's marital or parental status should not even be discussed at all, but it also should not be considered when discussing how much a teacher can/should be able to do in their free time.

I have no idea whether my children's teachers are married or have kids because they've never volunteered that information and I would never ask. It's none of my business and it's also unrelated to them doing their job, so it's not something that should be brought up.

Actually that is 100% false. Teachers with families often have to leave right after school along with all the kids to either pick up their kids or take them to activities. They have less time after school for planning, grading, conferences. Teachers without kids often have more time after school to do things that help them better prepare for the week or what not. Teachers without kids often will stay alter after school.

The teaching profession needs to be structured so planning, grading etc, can be done during the work day. A teacher’s ability to succeed in the classroom shouldn’t rely on how many hours they can sacrifice after work. This isn’t acceptable.

This is one of the major reasons teachers don’t stay in the profession.

Oh I agree. That’s one of the reasons I left teaching when I started a family. There just isn’t enough time in the school day to get it all done. Teachers have to do work outside of the school in order to keep afloat. The salaries should be raised accordingly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You don’t have a clue what someone has going on in their lives and assuming that someone with no kids has more free time than someone without kids is ridiculous. People coach, have second jobs, could be caring for other family members. This is not a fair assumption.

But ultimately having kids means you have less free time overall than someone without kids. Get real.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don’t have a clue what someone has going on in their lives and assuming that someone with no kids has more free time than someone without kids is ridiculous. People coach, have second jobs, could be caring for other family members. This is not a fair assumption.

But ultimately having kids means you have less free time overall than someone without kids. Get real.

Okay? But that shouldn’t impact a teacher’s job. Why do we expect (demand?) that a teacher works nights and weekends just to get it done? Why should it matter whether teachers have time available after school?

Make it a true 40 hour/week job and see how many people stay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The numerous posts stating that teachers who are single or without children should have plenty of time for extra tasks are discriminatory.

First of all, it is no one else's business whether a teacher is single, married, divorced, widowed, etc., nor is it anyone's business whether that teacher has children or not. Second, there is an abundance of teachers who work a second job, so it isn't as though those teachers have a lot of extra time on their hands. Third, it's no one's business whether a teacher goes home to take care of a family, goes to another job, works out for four hours every evening, or goes to sleep as soon as they get home.

Someone's marital or parental status should not even be discussed at all, but it also should not be considered when discussing how much a teacher can/should be able to do in their free time.

I have no idea whether my children's teachers are married or have kids because they've never volunteered that information and I would never ask. It's none of my business and it's also unrelated to them doing their job, so it's not something that should be brought up.

Actually that is 100% false. Teachers with families often have to leave right after school along with all the kids to either pick up their kids or take them to activities. They have less time after school for planning, grading, conferences. Teachers without kids often have more time after school to do things that help them better prepare for the week or what not. Teachers without kids often will stay alter after school.

The teaching profession needs to be structured so planning, grading etc, can be done during the work day. A teacher’s ability to succeed in the classroom shouldn’t rely on how many hours they can sacrifice after work. This isn’t acceptable.

This is one of the major reasons teachers don’t stay in the profession.

THIS!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don’t have a clue what someone has going on in their lives and assuming that someone with no kids has more free time than someone without kids is ridiculous. People coach, have second jobs, could be caring for other family members. This is not a fair assumption.

But ultimately having kids means you have less free time overall than someone without kids. Get real.

Okay? But that shouldn’t impact a teacher’s job. Why do we expect (demand?) that a teacher works nights and weekends just to get it done? Why should it matter whether teachers have time available after school?

Make it a true 40 hour/week job and see how many people stay.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The numerous posts stating that teachers who are single or without children should have plenty of time for extra tasks are discriminatory.

First of all, it is no one else's business whether a teacher is single, married, divorced, widowed, etc., nor is it anyone's business whether that teacher has children or not. Second, there is an abundance of teachers who work a second job, so it isn't as though those teachers have a lot of extra time on their hands. Third, it's no one's business whether a teacher goes home to take care of a family, goes to another job, works out for four hours every evening, or goes to sleep as soon as they get home.

Someone's marital or parental status should not even be discussed at all, but it also should not be considered when discussing how much a teacher can/should be able to do in their free time.

I have no idea whether my children's teachers are married or have kids because they've never volunteered that information and I would never ask. It's none of my business and it's also unrelated to them doing their job, so it's not something that should be brought up.

You are amazing. Thank you!

Yes-thank you for saying this for the people who don't get it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The numerous posts stating that teachers who are single or without children should have plenty of time for extra tasks are discriminatory.

First of all, it is no one else's business whether a teacher is single, married, divorced, widowed, etc., nor is it anyone's business whether that teacher has children or not. Second, there is an abundance of teachers who work a second job, so it isn't as though those teachers have a lot of extra time on their hands. Third, it's no one's business whether a teacher goes home to take care of a family, goes to another job, works out for four hours every evening, or goes to sleep as soon as they get home.

Someone's marital or parental status should not even be discussed at all, but it also should not be considered when discussing how much a teacher can/should be able to do in their free time.

I have no idea whether my children's teachers are married or have kids because they've never volunteered that information and I would never ask. It's none of my business and it's also unrelated to them doing their job, so it's not something that should be brought up.

Actually that is 100% false. Teachers with families often have to leave right after school along with all the kids to either pick up their kids or take them to activities. They have less time after school for planning, grading, conferences. Teachers without kids often have more time after school to do things that help them better prepare for the week or what not. Teachers without kids often will stay alter after school.

You completely missed the point of the post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The teachers I know who send newsletters are either new teachers who are single with no kids. They have plenty of time for that. The other ones are teachers who’ve been in the same grade level for years so no need to rewrite lessons plans, etc. They have the time to do it.

If you do it your first year when you are usually shooting a family and have more time, it’s super easy to make minor changes each year. But you know this.

Nobody reads them so I’m off the hook. I send a Friday Dojo message with bullet points. In a good week, 25% of parents view that message. Not even pictures help increase that %. I spend my time elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don’t have a clue what someone has going on in their lives and assuming that someone with no kids has more free time than someone without kids is ridiculous. People coach, have second jobs, could be caring for other family members. This is not a fair assumption.

But ultimately having kids means you have less free time overall than someone without kids. Get real.

I don’t have kids but I do take care of my parents, so get over yourself with this crap.

I’m sorry teachers are actual people and not just robots they keep in glass cases in the school overnight.