25 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Avoid Them

210 25 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Avoid Them
17.4. Was your behavior justified? If so, why?
Not really.
17.5. Do you regret your action(s)?
No.
17.6. Do you ever think about this incident? If yes, approximately how
often since the occurrence(s)?
Only when I see the parent—maybe once or twice a year.
17.7. If faced with the same or a similar situation, what would you do?
I would make them all sit down in time-out.
Commentary
Unfortunately for this teacher, the reflection the kids will see in the mirror
will not be theirs, it will be hers. Her lack of planning and establishing procedures
or rules when there is a visitor is evident in her students’ poor
behavior. Being prepared is the only way to handle unexpected visitors.
Good teachers expect and plan for the unexpected.
Mistake 9: Deliberate Mistreatment
Teacher # 18
A Scenario of a Teacher’s Worst Treatment of a Student
When I was a teacher trainee, I sent one of my students to go play soccer with my exboyfriend
who is a national soccer player. I told my ex to keep him on the field as long
as he could. They ended up spending time playing soccer for almost 4 hours. My ex
was fine, but my student did not come to school the next day. I felt so badly about
that, but after that day, he had never skipped my class anymore.
Motive Probe
18.1. Describe the problem and your specific role in it.
He always skipped my class, and went to play soccer.
18.2. Why did you do what you did?
I wanted to fatigue him and I was hoping he would stay in the class.
18.3. What emotions or feelings were you experiencing at the time?
Frustration and being upset.