As I said, I never planned to teach. I 'accidentally' ended up in a school. Had applied to be a part-time secretary and was persuaded to go into the classroom as an aid. Was certified after a couple of years and then taught. It wasn't a usual school. Everyone had a therapist, was under psychiatric care. Low stress environment. No homework. In my class, no surprise tests. I gave them all the questions at the beginning of the week. We worked on the answers all week, by Friday everyone got a 100, or close to it. Those who had trouble remembering got extra study sessions (free!) with me. All my kids passed their state exams, even the long shots.
It was hard. In four years I was so sick I had to quit :))
You sound like the teacher from heaven. No wonder you only lasted 4 years.
I did intend to become a teacher and even enrolled for the HDip. Then I realised I loathed children:)
As I said, I never planned to teach. I 'accidentally' ended up in a school. Had applied to be a part-time secretary and was persuaded to go into the classroom as an aid. Was certified after a couple of years and then taught. It wasn't a usual school. Everyone had a therapist, was under psychiatric care. Low stress environment. No homework. In my class, no surprise tests. I gave them all the questions at the beginning of the week. We worked on the answers all week, by Friday everyone got a 100, or close to it. Those who had trouble remembering got extra study sessions (free!) with me. All my kids passed their state exams, even the long shots.
It was hard. In four years I was so sick I had to quit :))
You sound like the teacher from heaven. No wonder you only lasted 4 years.
I did intend to become a teacher and even enrolled for the HDip. Then I realised I loathed children:)