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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know this isn't the point of the thread, but it's surprising how many parents and teachers describe the teacher's job as "supervising" the kids.  That conjures up the image of a bunch of kids playing a teacher standing over them, only acting when  of the kids misbehaves, gets hurt, or needs help. Yeah, part of a teacher's duties are to supervise, but a teacher's real job is to engage the kids, take interest in them, have discussions.  You know, teach.[/quote]

Teacher here.

I spend a great deal of my time teaching, but during arrival my focus is on physical safety, calm, routine, and supporting the kids with the transition.  It's definitely more supervision than instruction.  Are kids learning during this time?  Yes, because we have routines that promote learning to be independent, and materials that promote exploration and development of fine motor and problem solving skills. But I'm not actively teaching.

Also, there are moments when every teacher steps back from actively teaching. I might touch base with a parent or a colleague on an important issue, or to help a child with a task like tying shoes or finding their lunch box.  But as long as there are kids in my room, I never step back from supervising.  So, something that impacts my ability to supervise and ensure safety is a significant problem.[/quote]

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