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Bandkid · 02-26-2007, 05:18 PM

so for those of you who don't know i'm a substitute band teacher. Just got my first long term subbing gig(i get to sub for a teacher on materniy leave for the rest of the year.) So i was pretty exited friday and let the kids have a free day that hour so i could get to know them better (i started friday after paper work was filled out) Then today i had to get them reader for a band festival thing so i tried to actually teach. Two idiots in the percussian section started cussing like mad. I srugged it off, there teens, if you pick a fight over every swear word you'll not have time to teach. Then they made spit wads and threw them at me and the flutist in the front row. No big deal, just had them in the front row all hour. Then they picked out a kid who, let's be honest, isn't the strongest guy in the world, a nerd of sorts. I can't stand that. I used to be like that guy and nothing would drive me more nuts then when a teacher saw it and did nothing to stop it. So i sent the kids to a princibles office. Now anouther guy handed one the kids a five. they had bet on how long it would take them to get out of class. This is not good. Not only did i let my short temper get the best of me but the kids in that class have lost respect for me. I love to teach, and i love music, band is the best thing for me to do, i love it and am good at. I just can't help but take it as a bad sign that the one time i have a long term job i lose control in the first real day. Tell me, should i have handled it different, honestly. what did i do wrong?

carebear1217 · 02-27-2007, 02:19 AM

I think its great that you stuck up for that kid. Don't let those little jerks push you around, your the teacher. You have one of the most important jobs in the world, sometimes you have to do things that are not so cool and fun for the benifits of all your students. They don't pay you all enough for the things you have to put up with.

**uneek** · 02-27-2007, 03:26 AM

yep what carebear said

**tigerlily** · 02-27-2007, 06:46 AM

yea i agree with carebear just stick by your guns and good job on sticking up for that kid. you are the teacher you just got to show assertiveness but also understanding.

**Robby** · 02-27-2007, 05:44 PM

Well, I know its not fun, when teens try to play you! My daughter in law is a music teacher, and went thru a lot of the same stuff her first year and student teaching.

Set the guide lines you want for the rest of the year, insist on behavior that allows all to learn, or play music. You will get thru it, but I will not say it will be easy.

03-04-2007, 07:09 PM

I HEAR YA PAL. 2 GET THEIR RESPECT U NEED THEIR ATTENTION, 2 GET THEIR ATTENTION U NEED DISCIPLINE. WHEN U HAVE THEIR RESPECT U CAN TEACH THEM SOMETHING! UR DOING GREAT PAL, U WILL DO GREAT!

malenurse1 · 03-10-2007, 01:33 PM

Hang in there Bandkid and don't give up on yourself or the kids! I admire anyone who takes on the challanges of teaching. I know that it isn't something I could do! I would suggest getting their attention even if it requires calling them out in front of their peers. These guys are bullies and you need to let them know that you are the Alpha Dog in this pack. Best of luck!

Scrump · 03-10-2007, 03:47 PM

yeah like many have said you did the right thing, and if it was what you believe was right then as a teacher you must do so. It was just a first day so dont let it get then it's to soon. Give things time and all will ffall into place and things will get better.

03-11-2007, 09:55 AM

Don't let it get to you like scrumps said it was your first day!!! Don't give up on them for every trouble maker there are a bunch that really want to learn!!! Hope things get better for you!!!

countryboy 88 · 03-11-2007, 02:10 PM

your a good person..they will come around...good bandkid...cb88

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03-04-2007, 07:09 PM	#6 (permalink)

pprettybbobby Guest Posts: n/a	I HEAR YA PAL. 2 GET THEIR RESPECT U NEED THEIR ATTENTION, 2 GET THEIR ATTENTION U NEED DISCIPLINE. WHEN U HAVE THEIR RESPECT U CAN TEACH THEM SOMETHING! UR DOING GREAT PAL, U WILL DO GREAT!

03-11-2007, 09:55 AM	#9 (permalink)

Birdy Guest Posts: n/a	Don't let it get to you like scrumps said it was your first day!!! Don't give up on them for every trouble maker there are a bunch that really want to learn!!! Hope things get better for you!!!