Teachers Biggest Pet Peeves
Mr. Wilford talks about so me of his pet peeves as a teacher.
by Avalon Keppner
There are those little things, messy desks, uncapped markers, and the never-ending line of students who want to go to the bathroom the moment the bell rings.
Teachers may be perceived as calm and collected, but they are also subject to a long list of little daily frustrations which students, for the most part, are unaware of. These small frustrations can quickly accumulate from classroom habits to hallway behavior.
A typical problem is the behavior of students who give up too soon. Instead of trying to solve the problem, some of them immediately look for the solution from others. Teachers, while always ready to help, also want students to be self-reliant and therefore think things through first to build up confidence.
“My biggest pet peeves are when students are fully capable of doing the work, but act helpless,” Mr. Willford said.
Teachers see more than you think they do. And causing someone to be uncomfortable, offended, or feeling targeted is something that teachers do not excuse.Trying to be funny should never cost someone else’s self. Be respectful, and treat your fellow students with respect.
“I hate when students are disrespectful towards each other, and excuse it as ‘jokes.’ Just be respectful,” Mr. Jones said.
So next time when you are in class, pause for a second to think of your question before you ask it, make sure your area is clean and if you still don’t get it, solve that difficult problem on your own. Though it may be small, it has a big impact on those who teach us every day.
