lee61

No

A few differences according to my perspective: Twenty to thirty years ago students were more aware and respected the authority of the classroom teacher. For example, students did not say or exhibit certain behaviors within eyesight of teachers. If a student did not like the teacher, the teacher was never aware of it. Today, some students are very vocal about how they feel about teachers and will let the teachers know how they feel.

attention spans Students twenty to thirty years ago attention span was longer. For example, today's students want instant solutions or gratification to problems.

homework assignments When assignments were given, a teacher did not have to ask for the assignments to be turned in when due.

STANDARDIZED TEST

Way to many standards for each subject. Before it was basic skills and teaching students at their own pace. Now you have to teach all of the standards and teacher have to teach them all!

Before it was about teaching to learn, now it's about teaching for test.

I have seen schools make it hard for the parents that did not test well. Teachers also only want students based off of how well they test.

I may have seen about 10 or so. Every time it's a blessing.

(my mom cringed when she heard inner city)

Have a set format when coming in and try to not teach too many different skills. Find an older teacher to help mentor you. Have an agenda coming in.

Build your own self confidence by developing your own style. The students learn your style you don't learn theirs.

parents ALWAYS say the positive first, NEVER put the negative in writing. Say everything in the most positive light. Greet the parents at the door, don't let them see you at the desk.

Make a checklist on the board.

Find an older teacher who has learned the ropes!