When you’re new as a teacher, it’s best to do as you’re told. You have a master teacher and likely a district overseer who are both in your business trying to get you to do exactly as they say. If they are good teachers they will release you but sadly most teacher trainers/master teachers that I have known are just doing it for a stipend and the power over you … let them have it! If you can “jump through the hoops” you will one day be on the other side and then you will be better right? We hope that all mentors would view it as a Professional Learning Community.
Doing as you are told is not all bad though. There are nerves you feel as a new teacher because there is so much you do not know. At the same time, it is a drag always taking orders. It can be like “ether” though when you resign yourself to obey your orders. People who have been teaching for years will tell you they have too many choices to make every day. Why not enjoy the time where you aren’t accountable for those choices. Why not just do as you’re told and let the chips fall where they may? These were some thoughts I had today hearing an intern talk about his/her frustrations with being as such. Maybe the ether isn’t a bad thing, maybe surfing the wave as your superiors guide you is a great way to develop. What do you think?
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Wow! Great title ;) Seriously, keep up the good work.
Those who correct our typos our are best friends ;) (joke, but true)
Good info. Too bad my district cut the mentor program.
@zach: Yes, that is too bad. The teachers around you with experience deserve your respect as well though. Some of my best advice and help came from mentors around me not financed through the District program. I hope you’ll come back and comment in the future.
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