What they-didnt-tell-you-about-teaching-1230652640073685-2
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This document humorously outlines some of the challenges and realities of being a teacher, including having little free time outside of work, feeling like a performer who must constantly entertain students, and dealing with disrespectful behavior from students. It notes that teachers are often treated like celebrities when seen in public by their students and that the job involves constantly adapting to changing government initiatives and standards. While there are some positives like interesting debates and meetings, the document suggests the main reasons to teach are not for money, respect or an excellent pension, but rather for love of the profession despite its challenges.
What they-didnt-tell-you-about-teaching-1230652640073685-2
- 1. What they didnt tell you
- 3. Twas the night before term starts
- 4. And all through the house
- 5. Not a creature will be stirring
- 6. Except you still marking
- 7. Whilst your friends have a life
- 8. You wont!
- 9. You suddenly find yourself saying
- 10. I cant not on a school night
- 11. Friends become distant acquaintances
- 12. That you catch up with Christmas and Birthdays
- 13. You find yourself telling people the same thing in three different ways
- 14. When its the end of term When its the end of term
- 15. You wont be doing this
- 16. You will be doing this
- 17. Or this
- 18. Teaching is like being a comedian
- 19. Your audience expects to be entertained
- 20. So expect heckling at every opportunity
- 21. Punters to talk over you
- 22. Continual trips to the loo
- 23. The aroma of stale B.O.
- 25. And if you are really nervous
- 26. They CAN smell your fear
- 27. And will turn into this
- 29. Even when you want to do this
- 30. When you go shopping
- 31. Spotting you will be the highlight of their day
- 33. They are just amazed you are actually a real person
- 34. If you are really hated or loved it will like having your own paparazzi
- 35. With your shopping trip documented on You Tube
- 36. So drive 40 miles away if you want any of these
- 37. Or these
- 38. And you will need to find alternatives to swear words Fudge it! Shoot Oh Billiards
- 39. And learn a whole new version of the English language You gypsy Chav Thats so gay Minger
- 40. But there are positives!
- 41. You get to watch interesting student debates
- 43. Enjoy the thrill of not being listened too all day
- 44. Being spoken to like a piece of
- 45. Endure teenage hormones that even parents dont want to put up with
- 46. Have your performance constantly measured
- 47. But the ultimate in pleasure has to be . .
- 50. That was ditched 15 years ago for what reason?
- 51. So why teach?
- 52. For love?
- 53. For respect?
- 54. For money?
- 56. NO ?
- 57. Well there is a credit crunch!
- 58. And finally what do you call a group of like minded teachers?
- 59. A whinge!