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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thx all. This is OP. I appreciate the support.
I probably need to lighten up but I find it hard not to do a ton of preparation for my classes. That’s just how I am. Not that my teaching is perfect or even close to it. But I do try my best. I get frustrated at the amount of busy work that MCPS and my school administrators throw at us. And I would like to support my EML students but it is hard when I have 31 students in my classroom with a range of abilities and needs. And the SLO is the biggest waste of time and should be eliminated. Cell phone use among students is a huge issue at my school. Which is ironic because I was so busy at school today that I didn’t even check my text messages all day until I was driving home at 4 pm. Curious what teachers thought of the EML PD from Central. I could not figure out how I would implement what they were suggesting. [/quote]

Teacher here and I think you've gotten to the crux of the problem. One of the biggest problems at MCPS is they don't give enough prep time when you are teaching new classes. This makes the rate of teacher burnout really high for younger teachers because they are not given the bandwidth to prepare. If I were in charge I'd give teachers teaching new classes an extra free period. I know that's impossible but it's what is warranted. When you are a college prof and you have a new class to teach you are making up a new curriculum so they get a lot of extra time to prep and while being a teacher at MCPS where the curriculum is provided to you more or less is not exactly the same I do think there are some parallels and you can't expect teachers to come up with lectures and lessons and having them know the material really well without giving them time.

I empathize OP. It will get better if you keep teaching those classes though and you'll find the good, engaged students. I'm sure of it. They are not necessarily the ones who get As or are the ones who raise their hands but the ones who actually appreciate everything you do and you make a difference in their lives. They are worth it.[/quote]

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.  Except I’m in year 7 and I’ve had a new or revamped curriculum every single year.  This year I have 3 new preps. I’ve even had admin give me classes with NO curriculum or standards and I have to wing it.   I’ve had to go to part-time to try and manage my time better as I also have a child with a disability. I’m only staying for the schedule and health insurance now.  I hate MCPS. [/quote]

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