82 hours

82 hours later and I am DONE with my observations for this semester. What have I learned?

Firstly, I learned that no matter how much education a teacher may have this does not mean they will teach well.

Secondly, I observed and I learned that the students just don't care. It is not totally their fault. The teachers convey the lessons in such a way where it is hard to make them care.

Thirdly, to be a teacher really means to be a babysitter with some tests thrown in to add a little spice.

What am I going to do because of this knowledge?

Firstly, I am going to take what I learn in my education classes and chuck it out the window. Your either going to be a good teacher or your going to suck.

Secondly, I am going to some how put a spell (maybe take up vudo) and make the students want to care about English. Some how, some way I am going to have to engage my students . . . by opening the door to WANTING and NEEDING to learn.

Thirdly, I am not a babysitter--I will not get paid enough to be a baby sitter. I am a Professional Educator. Thereofor, if a student does not feel that they need to do anything in my class...then they will kindly be excused.

Teaching is an amazingly crazy profession.