@ethandsmith some teachers which is very rare cases are worthy of respect, because they believe in what they are doing.
but generally all kind of jobs have peoples who believe in what they are doing..
if what you are saying about your wife is true, i would say i respect your wife for being great teacher.. go ahead and ask your wife about how many careless colleague she have, who just want to do what they paid for and go home..
it's not a bad thing, they are doing their job, but not more then anyone else who are doing their job in any kind of work
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I think it's unfortunate that the teachers you have encountered treat their jobs this way. My wife is an elementary teacher, and I really don't think many of them are in it for the paycheck. Perhaps in middle school or high school there are more teachers just teaching because they just need a job, but from what I've learned through my wife's studies and job interviews, etc, there are high standards for elementary school teachers.
They have to deal with so many bureaucracies and standards and mandated attention to certain subjects in addition to having large class sizes and being stretched thin. Plus they can't just work during school hours and be done. There's lesson planning, grading, and not to mention lack of funds to purchase things.
Call it a consequence of the United States education system, but on the elementary level, I think you'd be hard pressed to find teachers who are just in it for the paycheck.
don't get me wrong, i have encountered some good teachers, but they were very few..
in the matter of fact, when i tried to remember any of my good teachers, i remembered 3,
thus who i really felt they were happy and proud when i do good, and i felt their disappointment when i do bad..
which means that they actually care..
but many others wouldn't care, it was enough for them to log the grades, and that's it..
i will tell you one thing.. Finland's teachers are great,, check them on Youtube.. it's like education from another planet..
i won't argue with you, your wife looks a great person, i wish her the best, and i hope that her students understands that..
i know usually elementary teachers are more dedicated, but again i am speaking about teachers in general, not elementary.
let's just agree to disagree with respect my friend..
Fair enough. I think everyone's experience varies, but I like to think that there are more teachers out there who care.
It's good to hear your thoughts, so I appreciate your responses and your perspective.