Top 10 Reasons Students and Parents Should Respect Teachers
I had a rather eventful first year of teaching at a certain grade level that I won't specify.In any case, I've noticed a lack of respect from a few students, as well as some parents, especially when they are confronted about their children's behavior. People don't seem to understand certain things anymore, so here are some reasons why teachers deserve respect.
Okay, so the students may think the lesson is boring or hard, but give it some time, and they will make sure everyone understands things.
I can definitely understand why this item would be number one. I agree this is true the vast majority of the time.
It's not their fault the school system is a total failure.
It's certainly not out of the ordinary. Teachers quickly understand the backgrounds and lifestyles of their students when they see them every day. When they conference with parents, they try their absolute hardest to make sure the learning works well for as many as possible.
Most people are imperfect, and teachers are definitely up there. Sometimes the slightest misstep in managing a classroom ends up with teachers conversing with principals. However, these conversations aren't really as helpful for them because the principals really want all the responsibilities to be done their way, and it doesn't work most of the time for most teachers.
Every human has hardships. The most important thing is to make sure that you never give teachers a hard time. Even though they probably won't tell you about what they deal with at home, if they seem more miserable with each passing day, it's a sign they have issues they have to deal with at home too. Some parents in particular don't seem to understand this nowadays, which is extremely odd.
It's not just one specific student or parent, but they naturally have a whole class to manage. It's taxing, but it's what they have to do. From middle school up, or even the lower grades, they have multiple classes and they know just how hard it can be.
It speaks for itself. Teachers have their own issues that they may or may not disclose, but any information to help with certain students and/or parents will help them understand things more. The students and parents should hold their end of the bargain too.
Anything can happen during a teacher's lesson. Things will almost always go differently than expected, and students may be behind on lessons. They can never be perfect as a result, as much as they try. Sometimes the plan comes right out of nowhere to help students feel like they're enjoying things as best as possible.
I know for a fact that I offered games in my lessons and the prizes were candies or even in some cases no homework. This is a great incentive to help students learn.
It speaks for itself. The more you act up, the more you are punished, and, good lord, it's hurtful for teachers to contact parents over bad behavior. It's hurtful for parents too.
I'm not a fan of this item, but it is true. Combine this with the hardships and other things, and clearly they took this job both for the money and to help others, which was number one.
And they're grossly underpaid, which makes me feel bad for them even more.