Comments | qsical: Today is brough to you but the number nine.

qsical

Today is brough to you but the number nine.

Feb 24, 2006 17:53

(Written before play practice ( Read more... )

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dcrnrmusic February 25 2006, 01:01:24 UTC

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Well... dcrnrmusic February 26 2006, 00:02:53 UTC

As great that sounds, I would try a more direct approach... Tell them flat out that you're their teacher whether they like it or not, they need to deal with that and respect you (they don't have to like you, but you do have to respect you). Or you could sit down with the main problem (with or without your co-op) and talk it through with her, letting her know the same things. And, of course, a good old-fashioned lecture from their "real teacher" can always have a good effect. The "this is how you act thing" has backfired more than it has been helpful... I personally tried it once, the kids thought it was hilarious and their bad behavior continued. And, unfortunately for you, you do have the "You're not our real teacher" thing working against you. Definitely consult with the co-op though. And keep smiling! Meg

Re: Well... qsical February 26 2006, 18:59:24 UTC

Thanks, hon. I do try to keep smiling, and screw them if they don't like my chipperness--I'm not about to change to suit them! =) I do think I need to sit down and talk with them, or at least the main girl, and I think I want Nikki there. While it might reinforce the fact that I'm not the real teacher, I think it'll help to have the real teacher there to show that she supports me and that she expects them to respect me. So it'd be sort of like invalidating and validating me all at once. =P
Thanks for your input and your experience! After the play is over, I really do need to call you and we can chat. ;)
*hugs and buffles*

qsical February 26 2006, 18:56:47 UTC

*lol* That would be *awesome.* I would love to see the looks on their faces.
In reality, though, as much as I like your suggestion and think maybe someone else could pull it off, I can't see myself doing that and being convincing. Remember, I don't like conflict. ;) I just wouldn't have the guts to pull it off, and as mad as they make me, I don't want to totally alienate them or make them hate me any more than they already do.
But thank you for your suggestion, and you did make me smile. =) You rock!

jansong February 28 2006, 12:58:25 UTC

Glad to hear so many good parts of your post! I never did well with the kids who gave me a hard time. And somehow I wasn't taught that kids don't respond well to sarcasm which I'm sure I used.