Time to Corrupt Young, Impressionable Minds?
By Morgan
@OneOfMany (12150)
United States
December 30, 2015 9:32pm CST
I was approached by my old high school physics teacher about how there is a serious lack of math/science related teachers in the school system, and no math/science substitutes to fill in. Instead the kids get to watch a video or do worksheets. Meaning they aren't learning a thing. He asked me if I would be interested in trying to become a substitute.
It's not the first time I've been approached. A number of people have said I would be a good candidate and they would enjoy having me in. I guess it means I might have to give it a try. I have been avoiding it, but I am sad when I hear they aren't learning things and how they aren't having fun doing it. So maybe it's time I corrupt their young minds with the topic of knowledge.
Of course, it's like asking a sith lord to lead a group of young jedi, so that may be asking for trouble... but I guess that's okay. A little extra cash shouldn't hurt. Think I should give it a try?
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
31 Dec 15
It wouldn't hurt to try. I'm pretty good with kids and my head is filled with tons of interesting things. As long as I don't get intimidated by their stares I'll be alright.
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
31 Dec 15
@T_gray Because I can give them detention when they irritate me? I probably wouldn't do that. There are far worse fates than imposed time outs. :D
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@T_gray (7772)
• Salina, Kansas
31 Dec 15
@OneOfMany ahh remember they are more scared of you then you are of them. :-)
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
31 Dec 15
Do it! Help others! Educating youngsters--helping others--the rewards are tenfold!
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
31 Dec 15
Helping to shape the future in a positive way helps as well.
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
31 Dec 15
if they're subjects you enjoyed learning and helped you a lot, and it's only a light/temporary load, yet paid load, go ahead and give it a try.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
31 Dec 15
@OneOfMany then you'd be an effective teacher because of that experience and insight
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
31 Dec 15
@hereandthere Hopefully. There's more to teaching than just knowing things. If I can't get the messages across then it's no good.
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
31 Dec 15
I hated learning math in high school. It was boring and didn't sink in. I imagine it's the same with students as well. Then in college I had to take so many math courses I got used to it. When it's just math it's horrible. Math with application is always better.
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
31 Dec 15
I might terrorize them in some ways, but it could be fun.
@Poppylicious (11134)
• United Kingdom
31 Dec 15
Sounds like it might be fun. Do you not need to have a teaching qualification to be a substitute teacher in the States?
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
31 Dec 15
I don't know what I need to substitute teach. As far as I know in the past they required you to have a masters in some field. I have one, and it's a masters of science, which should be helpful. At this point I think I'm smarter than some of those teachers, so who knows how that may factor in. Certainly being a total teacher would require a lot more.
@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
31 Dec 15
Hopefully I remember my math training to help them out. As long as they have an interesting answer for 1 + 1 = 10, then they might learn something. :)
@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
31 Dec 15
I think I will. If they are short on hands, why not help them out.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
1 Jan 16
I always hated busy work worksheets and stuff. gogogo!
@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
23 Jan 16
Go for it. Even a limited education is better than no education.
