Is this woman ignorant?

Question

This teacher I know criticises other people by drawing out their weaknesses in front of the class. She always goes on about how good she is and how much she has done in her life and always talks about herself and her family and says what a good mother and wife she is. She has favourites in the class and she always picks on the same type of people. She has little knowledge on a lot of things and is not open to criticism of any sort. She talks and will not let any other person talks and cuts them off always. She tries to act professionally but she is really not. She always talks about past students in the class and their weaknesses and mistakes. On one occasion, she asked the class to compare her and another student and which one was better.

Answer 1

Insecure people act like that.  She is trying to make herself feel special, important, and better.  Obviously, she is not.  You could try filing an anonymous complaint with the school.  Just write a clear, thoughtful letter about this teacher (be very polite, so they take you seriously) and just don't sign it.

Answer 2

She is an idiot. There is nothing wrong with pushing good values on young people to keep them out of trouble but talking about past students is crossing the line. She should be reported to the superintendent.  

Answer 3

Sure sounds like it. Teachers with behavior problems are particularly tricky, because they can power trip b/c theyre always in charge. I'd transfer out of her class if possible.

Answer 4

Not necessarily ignorant, but very, very rude.

She should not be alllowed to treat people like that.  I don't know what you can do about it, but that really sucks.  I had a teacher who would pick out students to talk out of a group of 150.  Because it was about writing, which i am really not good at, it would make me really nervous just sitting in those classes.

Realistically, her husband probably just does the "yes, dear" routine, and her children probably think the same thing of her as you do.  I realy hope that she doesn't play favourites with them too.

Good luck.

Answer 5

She seems like a right cow, just like one of the teachers at my school.

Yes she is very ignorant.

Answer 6

I've seen many people that fit your description of this lady. Mostly teachers, and managers.

They are troubled, and that reflects on the way they behave. They have many insecurities, and have been criticized to death when they were kids.

Don't know really what to tell you, but i used to pity them.  

Answer 7

That's horrible.

I would say yes she is.

Answer 8

She doesn't sound ignorant..more like childish and immature. For someone who has a lot of life experiences she hasn't mentally evolved at all..and she seems to be very critical and unprofessional. A teacher job is to recognize a child's weakness and help them strengthen it. A teacher isn't suppose to down the student and make comparisons between their own work and a students. It disgust me that a teacher could act this way. Maybe if a group of students all came together and asked her about this repulsive behavior she may be subject to change...or you all should take this matter up with the principal..

Answer 9

I agree that there is something wrong with this woman you say that she is a teacher maybe you should report her but first you need to get proof of the things that she is doing keep track of how many times she calls on her favorite students like say over a 2 week period see if you can get a couple of other students to write out something of what she is doing but i would keep it very discrete or it might cause you problems in class

Good Luck  

Answer 10

I'd say transfer out.  

If this is a college intructor complain to the dean.. if this is highschool... you can only take it to the principle.. who may or may not listen to you.  

As far as her saying stuff about past students,  depending on what it was I would raise my hand and say " I understand you are saying x*x about your past students...  I hope you don't do the same to us! "  

Answer 11

she has a complex and would want to hide it by portraying an image she would want you of think of her. but the thing is that it contradicts with her outside appearance and all can see. she tries to intimidate you - that's her weakness! when she does that ask her simple but intelligent questions about herself where she would have to think. most people who show off (e.g. about how rich they are come from poor backgrounds) so ask them about their life when they were in poverty i bet they wouldn't be pleased to talk about it. it will give them a reality check. if you know her weakness, ask questions relating to that. tactfully do it when she is bragging