hasunoha

Tired of dealing with students (teacher job)

I visited the site for the first time in 4 years.
When I come here, my feelings are organized by writing, so I'm posting because I want people to listen to it and encourage me.

I'm a single mother in my 40s. Until last time, they had trouble rebuilding their couple, and they finally got divorced.

Since then, I've changed jobs, and I'm taking advantage of my qualifications to get into the pulpit. The current education scene is extremely busy, and I am desperately busy every day because there are so many more things to do than prepare for classes.

My problem is that there are classes that are being interfered with. Since I teach specialized subjects, I am not in charge of the class, but I am in charge of classes for all grades.
I want to give lessons that are attractive to students, so I am also researching teaching materials on my days off. Nevertheless, only a small part of them joke around, their friends start arguing with each other even though they are in class, and the other students on the waiting side also rustle while they are careful, and they behave freely. Why is it my fault even if I'm scolding him? There are also students who have not been scolded and enjoy that reaction with a grin.
I'm very tired of this attitude and expression. Things that don't happen in other classes happen in rough classes, and even when I talk to my homeroom teacher, my homeroom teacher is burning their hands, and they are having a very hard time, so it's not a solution during my class either. They are so tired of their selfish behavior, and while they are careful, other students also make noise, and there are even students who say whatever they want.
I persevered because I thought something might change by doing my own class research and facing my students, but recently I've been really tired, disappointed with myself for not being able to do it, and I feel frustrated and want to cry. I don't take a break from school and work hard for a living, but it's hard.
It's healing that my young child comes to play with me when I get home. However, there is no room for feelings, and when I'm depressed, I can't get along with playing, and I'm busy with housework and preparations for preschool. Originally, I wanted to be involved with my child the most, but due to stress, I lost my time, and I was depressed by the way I got involved.

4 Zen Responses

To the teacher

It's painful to keep standing on the pulpit while being ridiculed by rough students.
What should I do. However, I'm sure there are students who care about you
There are always a few people. Please stick to the way you work hard for your students, even if it's hard. Someday, a student will surely show up holding your hands and saying thank you.
At that time, you might think that you were finally able to become a teacher because you weren't suited to be a teacher. And the tears that flow at that time will surely heal you.
There's nothing more beautiful than the sight of them continuing to face it even when it's hard. That figure tells the students the truth. Please be a wonderful teacher. go for it!
From a monk who is a former teacher

Let's be careful and make them change

I read it.
Even though you are working hard to give lessons to students, some of the students are kidding, laughing, and interfering. You are so disappointed and distressed by the attitudes and actions of such people. Your mind and body are so exhausted that you've reached your limit. I don't know the details about you or the school, but I really understand your painful feelings.

After all, there is a huge problem with the attitude and behavior of such idiots. It's very annoying and disrespectful to you and your teachers, who give enthusiastic guidance while making the students around you lose the opportunity to learn.
I think it is necessary to show a firm attitude as a school and teach them how to act as a nuisance, how they hurt others and cause damage, and how misdeeds they are doing. I think there are various ways to specifically communicate or respond.
In any case, I think it is necessary for those responsible, starting with the principal, to decide what kind of attitude they will take before implementing it.
Being careful and making changes is also for those kids, isn't it?
Let's give proper guidance as a school.

I sincerely pray that you will pay close attention to students who act foolishly and encourage improvements, and that you and everyone can conduct classes with peace of mind, that students will learn and grow healthily while receiving your guidance, and that you can live every day sincerely, richly, and fully.
And I will support you from the bottom of my heart. We wholeheartedly agree

Is this an expression subject?

 Hello. It's very unfortunate that my teacher has made all the preparations, but I ended my class time without receiving them. I sympathize with your suffering, and I also have a position involved in education.
Now, I don't know the subject, but does “specialty” mean an expressive subject, such as music or art? If so, why don't you think about a class based on “students speaking out”...
In any case, the Ministry of Education must have announced “so that we can express ourselves and have dialogues.” It is centered on “what the students thought and presented” rather than “what the teacher conveyed.”
Also, I think group activities are a good match. I think the awareness that “their eyes are on themselves too” will surely have an impact on children's behavior.
Of course, I think you are familiar with these Ministry of Education's policies. However, from the text, I can't read whether such a class is being tested. So I wrote it to Buddha while thinking it might be a sermon.
I don't know how old children are, but how about treating them in a direction that “encourages expression” such as “the mother wants to know about something fun that happened in your day”? · It is common to all that children “listen and listen.” If you show interest with the words “that's amazing, I see, interesting,” children may be able to express it with peace of mind.
In any case, nurturing people is very important for humans. I would like you to take on the challenge of “something AI is unlikely to be able to do” and enjoy it.

appending
Thank you for writing in the “Thank you” section. I think “interactive music listening” etc. have already been investigated.
Just... first, “create a class atmosphere. In order to “take the lead,” I want them to say “it was interesting.” If you're in middle school... how about using subjects such as “I like it here” and “I'm excited here” about what you sang at the elementary school graduation ceremony. Or maybe it's suitable for high school students, but it's the “correct answer.” If there's a choir competition, it's like linking sensory expressions with lyrics/musical elements, such as “this area is thrilling, isn't it?” They might be happy if here shows their understanding of the children, saying, “Hmm, I feel that way”...

Protect your heart in a rough classroom

I read your post and felt a tightness in my heart. Disruptions in educational settings cannot be borne by a single classroom student. Nevertheless, they are desperately preparing, and the sight of them continuing to stand at the pulpit hoping for the children's growth is already a deep practice of mercy itself.

1. How to accept “heart-breaking moments”
In Buddhism, there is a saying “affliction is bodhi (a lie of love).” It's a teaching that suffering and worry directly become a gateway to enlightenment. Interference and ridicule during class is a truly mind-breaking experience. However, there is no need to deny the anger and sadness that springs up at that time.
“I'm frustrated right now” and “I'm tired right now,” I just admit it as it is. This is the first step in protecting your heart.

2. “Self-power” as a teacher and the Buddha's “other power”
Your own class research and efforts are valuable. However, behind the rough class, there are also factors that cannot be solved by the teacher alone, such as the home environment and peer relationships.
In Buddhism, we value both “self-power” and “other power.” Asking for other abilities (cooperation from colleagues, managers, specialized organizations) while doing what you can do on your own (research teaching materials and calling out to each person) is by no means a weakness. It is also the Buddhist practice of “living together.”

3. Accept time with my child as an “ascetic practice”
You were blaming me for not being able to spare time with my kids. However, even if you're tired and can't hang out enough, saying “Sorry, today is just a little bit” is a great expression of affection in itself.
In the Shingon sect, it is called “everyday life is a dojo.” There is no need to do housework or childcare perfectly, and any small involvement is a precious ascetic practice.

4. Please take care of yourself
What I want to say strongly as a monk is that there is no need to blame “myself for not being able to do it.” You've already done enough, both as an educator and as a mother.
The teaching of Dainichi Nyorai is that “your very existence is light.” Please don't doubt your worth, even if you are in the midst of suffering right now.

knot
The rough nature of the classes is not going to subside right away. However, your attitude always reaches the heart of someone around you. Please don't be alone and walk around every day while being snuggled up by your colleagues and support organizations.
And above all, the Buddha certainly hopes that you will protect your own mind and body.

Gassho