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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2008I'm so proud!!! (OT)
I just have to share.... :o) I'm currently completing my first year of teaching professional development in teaching, and as a result of that I have to have a senior teacher observe my lessons and my teaching several times a term. Today it was the turn of my bottom set year 11's to be observed. These are *difficult* kids, who have a very poor relationship with most members of staff. They are disruptive, rude and usually complete little or no work. Except in my lessons for some reason. We have a fantastic relationship, they work hard, and we have fun. The senior teacher was waiting for something to kick off with these kids the entire lesson. They were *angels*. They were attentive, did what they were told, answered questions, they were *wonderful*. When the senior teacher left, after commenting how much she had enjoyed the lesson, I told them how proud of them I was and I thanked them for looking after me when they knew how important it was that I had a good assessment. Aftyer telling me that they said that they did it out of respect, one of them then reduced me to hysterical laughter..... He said "Miss, I didn't have a bloody clue what I was on about when I answered the questions, but my bullshit sounded good, didn't it!" His bullshit was good enough for me! Just had to share - it's times like this that make teaching worthwhile. :o) Helen M On Feb 5, 11:01 am, leoparduswei...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: ...> >...I told them how proud of them I was and I thanked > them for looking after me when they knew how important it was that I > had a good assessment. Aftyer telling me that they said that they did > it out of respect, ...> ..> Helen M Congrataulations, Helen. It just goes to show that there is a lot of good in people if you look for it. I'm not surprised that these kids respect you. Annie On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:01:54 -0800, leopardusweidii wrote: > I just have to share.... :o) > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Helen M Congratulations! Nothing equals a good teacher. MLB > I just have to share.... :o) > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Helen M You have every right to be proud, *congratulations* Helen.  SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk On Feb 5, 9:01 am, leoparduswei...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: I told them how proud of them I was and I thanked > them for looking after me when they knew how important it was that I > had a good assessment. They obviously like you enough to look out for you and given what you said about their disruptive behaviour to get them to where they want to help you is a big achievement with or without an assessment of it Aftyer telling me that they said that they did > it out of respect, one of them then reduced me to hysterical > laughter..... > > He said "Miss, I didn't have a bloody clue what I was on about when I > answered the questions, but my bullshit sounded good, didn't it!" a wit is born! LOL Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > I just have to share.... :o) > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Just had to share - it's times like this that make teaching > worthwhile. :o) Sounds like you are a VERY good teacher! The thing that turned me off of teaching for good was when, while I was in Practice Teaching, one fourteen-year old, six-foot-tall Romeo in my 9th grade Music class sat in the front row and kept WINKING at me! I was a very young and naive nineteen (only began dating after I graduated from college), and had absolutely no idea how to COPE with him! (Since he came from an area of the city where half the boys had been in and out of the county corrective school, he was probably much more "worldy wise" than I at the time.) >I just have to share.... :o) > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Helen M What a great compliment your class paid you ! I predict you will be remembered by them for years to come as one of the people who changed their lives for the better! Hugs, CatNipped If anyone is drinking...STOP just in case you think any of the following is funny. Funny, the part that comes through is what most "normal" kids don't have these days..."RESPECT". That is worth it's weight in gold or in this case Bullshit. Have you heard the saying "If you can not dazzle them with your brilliance, baffle them with bullshit. Congrats for being a "respected" teacher, means you actually like your job. >I just have to share.... :o) > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Helen M leopardusweidii@yahoo.co.uk wrote in news:32708aae-a472-4f49-8dee- f87bde505ae5@i72g2000hsd.googlegroups.com: > I just have to share.... :o) . . . . > He said "Miss, I didn't have a bloody clue what I was on about when I > answered the questions, but my bullshit sounded good, didn't it!" [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Helen M First of all, every time you mention these kids I can hear lulu singing that song and I can see Sidney Poitier tearing up that job offer letter. The thing it is this: no matter why these kids were well behaved it reflects great on you. Of course we know the young man was only saying what he did to cover up how much he cares about what he learned but even if he did not he _cares_ about his teacher which is a WAY more important lesson he has learned. I said it before: Good job! Andy > leopardusweidii@yahoo.co.uk wrote in news:32708aae-a472-4f49-8dee- > f87bde505ae5@i72g2000hsd.googlegroups.com: [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Andy Andy, you said exactly what I was thinking. The kids knew they had a "good un" and did what they needed to do to keep her. I *loved* that movie! Congratulations, Helen! Sam, supervised by Mistletoe >I just have to share.... :o) > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Just had to share - it's times like this that make teaching > worthwhile. :o) You are obviously a natural, Helen. To get through to disruptive and difficult kids needs a real talent. Which I do not have. Congratulations. Tweed >I just have to share.... :o) > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Helen M LOL! Obviously you are an excellent teacher! You have a right to be proud. Joy >I just have to share.... :o) > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Just had to share - it's times like this that make teaching > worthwhile. :o) Happy for you, and happy for your kids. (Tell him he may have a future as an attorney or as a negotiator) Jo > Happy for you, and happy for your kids. (Tell him he may have a future as > an attorney or as a negotiator) > > Jo- The kid in question is a 16 year old asylum seeker from the Congo who came to the UK 3 years ago as a refugee. From what he's told me when we've been talking and things he's said as off-the-cuff comments, I suspect that he's seen an awful lot in his short life. TBH, I treat a lot of the kids in the school I work like I treat my feral cats and kittens. I don't mean that in a negative sense, but in a *patience* sense. They always have to make the first step, and you have to be able to recognise that when it happens. Having said that and having raved about my tough older kids, there are also some *REALLY* obnoxious kids in the school, that I *CANNOT* stand and could cheerfully drown and laugh while doing it!!! I'm not known as "The Bitch from the Army" by my year 8's and 9's for nothing!! ;o) Helen M When you have been badly hurt, it takes feral treatment to bring you back, this goes even for people. Don't crowd, be patient and love. Sounds like you got it all covered. Good going. > Happy for you, and happy for your kids. (Tell him he may have a future as > an attorney or as a negotiator) > > Jo- The kid in question is a 16 year old asylum seeker from the Congo who came to the UK 3 years ago as a refugee. From what he's told me when we've been talking and things he's said as off-the-cuff comments, I suspect that he's seen an awful lot in his short life. TBH, I treat a lot of the kids in the school I work like I treat my feral cats and kittens. I don't mean that in a negative sense, but in a *patience* sense. They always have to make the first step, and you have to be able to recognise that when it happens. Having said that and having raved about my tough older kids, there are also some *REALLY* obnoxious kids in the school, that I *CANNOT* stand and could cheerfully drown and laugh while doing it!!! I'm not known as "The Bitch from the Army" by my year 8's and 9's for nothing!! ;o) Helen M > I'm not known as "The Bitch from the Army" by my year 8's and 9's for > nothing!! ;o) Ha ha - I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of you for sure ;-) Sounds like you are doing a brilliant job there: 10/10, A+ ! Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield sounds he has a natural talent for politics, B.S. that sounds good is what they seem expert at, Lee, sick of the primaries > Happy for you, and happy for your kids. (Tell him he may have a future as > an attorney or as a negotiator) > > Jo- The kid in question is a 16 year old asylum seeker from the Congo who came to the UK 3 years ago as a refugee. From what he's told me when we've been talking and things he's said as off-the-cuff comments, I suspect that he's seen an awful lot in his short life. TBH, I treat a lot of the kids in the school I work like I treat my feral cats and kittens. I don't mean that in a negative sense, but in a *patience* sense. They always have to make the first step, and you have to be able to recognise that when it happens. Having said that and having raved about my tough older kids, there are also some *REALLY* obnoxious kids in the school, that I *CANNOT* stand and could cheerfully drown and laugh while doing it!!! I'm not known as "The Bitch from the Army" by my year 8's and 9's for nothing!! ;o) Helen M > I just have to share.... :o) > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Except in my lessons for some reason. <snip> > Helen M You are a wonderful teacher, Helen! I'm so glad it all went well. Best wishes, Polonca and Soncek |
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