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to be upset at feedback given to agency?

38 replies

upsetteacher15 · 10/06/2015 20:22

OK so you'd think a good teacher would set homework, issue detention for homework not done, not let children go on phones in lessons right?

Well apparently not because I did all those things but have been complained about (OF COURSE! Because the little dears don't want to do homework do they!) and am not going back Sad

It was meant to be a 3 week booking, could have used the money.

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undoubtedly · 11/06/2015 06:11

I'd be pretty concerned if a colleague complained about me. What exactly did you say? Do you think you could have handled it differently?

Your op doesn't reflect what you said in your later post.

wannabestressfree · 11/06/2015 08:07

I would be annoyed if you came into my lesson and complained about students not going to detention.

I think with supply you tend to stamp down pretty quick rather than allow natural relationships to grow. This can cause conflict. Many supplies don't last at ours for being 'odd'.

EveryPenny1 · 11/06/2015 08:49

I think you need to reflect on the feedback and ask yourself if you could have done things differently?
The main issue here seems to be the way you interupted another teachers lesson............

Seriouslyffs · 12/06/2015 08:07

Yes- don't undermine the other teachers. But Angry for you that you lost the work.
As an aside, I thought of you and supply teachers in general when I heard of this
incident

upsetteacher15 · 12/06/2015 08:14

Ok so you think it's acceptable for pupils to have phones out, could be taking photos of me, downloading pornogrsphy I don't want to end up on Twitter or Instagram with obscene comments thank you very much.

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WinterOfOurDiscountTents15 · 12/06/2015 09:19

Hmm starting to see the problem....

Lottiedoubtie · 12/06/2015 09:28

Nobody has told you it is acceptable for pupils to have phones out in class.

Following them to another lesson to tell them off for missing your detention is the main issue I'd say. I would be seriously pissed off if this happened to me. If a pupil misses a detention I have set- I escalate it appropriately through their head of year/the head of department/phoning their parents etc..

I do not go and be rude to them, disrupting a colleagues class in the process.

LineRunner · 12/06/2015 09:35

What's the school's procedure for missed homework and missed detentions? That's what needs to be followed, as that'll be in the home-school agreement.

Your issue with mobile phones seems a bit unrealistic tbh. They are always going to be around in schools, a lot. Again, there will be clear school rules to follow.

fastdaytears · 12/06/2015 17:31

Wow how did we get to kids downloading pronography? Is there a big problem with kids putting pictures of their teachers on Instagram. I guess at least if it's Instagram they could put a flattering filter on.

Honestly if the way you're responding on this thread is indicative...

arethereanyleftatall · 12/06/2015 21:40

'Ability to take and learn from criticism and feedback' I would say is fairly high up in the criteria of what makes a good teacher.
Your last post suggests that it's not a strong point for you.
Calm down, re read the thread, and try to understand what others are saying.

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 12/06/2015 21:47

Next time follow school policy.

Simples.

ItMustBeBunnies · 12/06/2015 21:51

How long had you given the students to do the homework? Had the teacher you shared with also issued homework?

In my school, the policy is that students have to have a week to complete it.

Were you meant to set homework?

What is the policy on 'phone use? We tell students to put them away, if not followed then we follow warning system. We are not allowed to confiscate 'phones.

Did you have a quiet word with the other teacher and ask to see the students out of the classroom at a convenient point?

MayPolist · 12/06/2015 22:25

Op .Try not to let it prey on your mind and just chalk it up to experience.i used to work in a school and I was appalled at the bullying of supply and NQTs that went on by established' teachers.Shocking!

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