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[trifle]

One of the teachers in the teacher lounge at lunch today was in a black, black mood. The reason? He does not feel capable of teaching an Honors class effectively. He doesn’t know (or thinks he doesn’t know) what to do with them. This shocked me-obviously, I have my own bias, for I always thought that all English teachers wanted to teach Honors

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Who?

[cheashire]

Siggy,

Any teacher that I might know? I agree, this seems like an unusual sentiment, though a very enlightening one.

Re: Who?

[trifle]

Trevor P., who does Advanced American Studies and a section of Honors 10.

Re: Who?

[cheashire]

I only know him vaugely, but it still seems an unusual comment.

Yet, I suppose if someone finds themselves to be good at something it makes sense. I for example would rather teach a class of kids with learning disabilities who tend to behave very well rather than a class of standard or academic kids who might learn easier but have behaviour problems instead.

[mandy_moon]

I find this really interesting, too.

The best substiture teaching job I ever had was for this sixth-grade gifted class, for a whole week. Easiest time I ever had, and they were so eager and we could talk about so many very interesting things. I was enthralled that week. But I admit that I probably wasn't the best teacher they could have had. A more seasoned teacher would have more ideas about creative ways to uh, "maximize their potential."

But i can see why this is heartening for you.

[trifle]

I suspect you had plenty of creative ideas for their maximization. Sometimes all the learnin' gets in the way of good teaching--most of which is channeled common sense, I think.