I have some questions for teachers?

Question

have you ever not just liked a student just because?

do you think any of them are ugly?

have you ever given a student extra points for trying hard, even though they failed something?

have you ever deducted points b/c they were rude to you?

do you tell that teacher when you overhear a student talking about how much they like that someone as their teacher?

do you talk to other teachers if a kid is struggling in your class?do you share grades?

have you ever seen a student texting and didn't say anything to them?

Answer 1

1)  I wouldn't say it's "just because" - I had reasons.  But I've definitely disliked some students that the other teachers thought were "adorable."  I've also loved students that other teachers hated.

2)  Yes.  Remember that teachers are just people.  Although it is important to keep a professional attitude.  I try not to think bad thoughts about my kids, and I'd certainly be mortified if my students thought that I was.

3)  Usually, yes.  Effort is very important in my class.  If they totally miss the point of an assignment, or they don't get the concept at all, then of course they can't pass the assignment - but most of the time, good effort is worth some extra points.

4)  No.  That's unethical, and I would hear about it from the parents!  However, if there is a "citizenship" grade, the student's attitude can be reflected there.

5)  I think I would.  It's always nice to hear good things from a student.  I'd want other teachers to do the same for me.

6)  Teachers do talk about their students.  A lot.  It's important to keep it in a professional context, and we're legally obligated not to share certain things... but often, yeah, it's just gossip.

7)  No, I'd never let a student text in my class.

Answer 2

hmm...

Sometimes I just don't like a student, but it's never for no reason at all. I try not to let it affect how I teach them, though I know they can tell I don't like them. I don't want to lie in this question. Everyone has people or personality traits they don't like.

It is common practice among teachers I know to add some points for effort, especially when the student is trying his/her hardest. I'd rather give a little boost to someone who tried than someone who just vomited something on the paper and could have easily done better.

I haven't deducted points, but I have denied points if it could go one way or another. Usually, the sorry attitude also means turning in sorry work. It's rare that a kid who is rude to teachers is also a really hard worker!

Yes, I like to tell teachers when I hear students talking about them, especially if it's something really nice. If it is something like "I hate so-and-so," I don't say anything. If the kid is upset about something a teacher has said or done, I might ask a general question about the kid to see how the teacher reacts, and depending on the teacher I might continue and tell them what the student was upset about.

Yes, I always talk to other teachers about a student who is struggling in class because they might either know a way to get through to him/her or can maybe talk to the student about doing better in all classes.

I have never seen a cell phone out in my class, in the library, or even in the hallways without taking appropriate action. I always take the cell phone up and turn it in to the administrator. I've had to do that several times each year I've taught. The way I see it, it is not up to the kids to decide what is and is not worth paying attention to, and cell phones shouldn't be in school anyway.

Answer 3

have you ever not just liked a student just because?

Well I teach first grade so it is hard not to like them.  I like them all to be truthful.  Do I not like what some students do?  Yes.  Do I not like it when they have to struggle?  Yes.  Do I not like it when their parents are difficult? Yes.  But I find it very hard...near impossible, not to like a student.

do you think any of them are ugly?

Ugly, no.  All little ones are cute, some more so than others, but none the less cute.

have you ever given a student extra points for trying hard, even though they failed something?

Not unless you include extra credit.  I did this when I taught middle school.  In first grade we just have a checklist of skills for the most part.  You get what you get.  I grade everybody the exact same way unless they receive special education services, in which case I legally have to accommodate them.

have you ever deducted points b/c they were rude to you?

No, but I have been frustrated by disrespectful students who have done well.  They earned the grade though.

do you tell that teacher when you overhear a student talking about how much they like that someone as their teacher?

Most of the time, yes.

do you talk to other teachers if a kid is struggling in your class?do you share grades?

Yes and no.  This is only my third year so I do ask for advice "So and so is doing this or having problems with that.  What can I do?"  But I do not share grades unless I specifically have a question about the grade and then I typically go to my principal.

have you ever seen a student texting and didn't say anything to them? No, not in first grade.  I have told one to put a cell phone in their backpack though.

Answer 4

Sometimes a student and I will get off on the wrong foot and I find it difficult to like them.

I have given extra points for effort.

I have not deducted points for rudeness, but I have chosen not to round up a grade that was on the borderline because of a student's attitude.

If I overhear positive comments about another teacher then yes, I share that with the teacher.

I discuss struggling students with other teachers to see if they are having trouble in all classes or just mine.

If I see a student texting I address the situation.

Answer 5

Typically some students will lose favor with me because they are disrespectful and/or their parents have crossed boundaries and have been ridiculously inappropriate.

If a student has shown tremendous effort but is still not up to standard, I will give them a higher effort grade.

I don't typically used "points" but yes, I pay attention to kids that are rude to me and sorry to say - secretly don't like them. Do I act on it - NEVER!

Teachers talk and yes, I tell my colleagues a lot. You would be surprised just how many teachers you technically don't have but know about you. If a student is struggling or excelling, we talk about it. Sometimes we share grades, tests, papers and compare especially when we need advice.