What is the best way for a teacher to handle this kind of situation? Please read!!?
597696
The best answer I could possibly give would be to consult with the teachers association as well, possibly the school board. This is a tough spot your in and I understand you are at a loss as to what to do but those are the only options you have unless you take legal action.
791288
Go and talk tot he teacher and the school management and raise all the hell you want. Keep your daughter home and threaten the management that you will report this to media and police and take the school and the teacher to court, if they do not take suitable actions against the teacher. You do not want your daughter to let anyone mark her for life and you have to be the one to set an example of being courageous and fight back.
757947
It appears you have been very professional in dealing with this - good on you!  Do you belong to a professional organization of teachers?  They should be able to provide more support.\n\nInterpersonal relationship advice.....why does she have any power over your students?  You've done very well in modelling appropriate behaviour - good on you!  Is there another teacher who could give your students peer partners?  That would give another opportunity for appropriate modelling.  Ask her students about their motivation:  What do they get from being mean to the girls?  Until you understand the underlying fears of the people involved, you won't be able to determine their motivation.  Sometimes we just have to work with jerks - realize her limitations and work around them.
515754
Tell someone important in your school -- head teacher or something--\n\nIf this fails just report the bloke and your details to the police - they will definitly chase it up as this is happening within a school.\n\nmaybe if possible find an adult that will giv the bloke a slap And death threat if he continues messing with children.\n\nMost adults with any 'guts' will confront this person.\n\nI would surely be on his case.\n\nkind regards -- good luck
936364
NEWS FLASH: Not every teacher is going to smother you with sweetness. During my long stay overseas, I had more than my share of meanness from teachers who resented having "this American" come up in their class and be all "foreign". My daring to even ask or ,God  forbid, answer questions was enough to provoke accusations of "being a showoff" and all sorts of petty meannesses. I survived, but with a lifelong contempt for the kind of folks who wallow in pettiness and envy. You'd think an adult would have the sense to treat a child better,but that's life. \n\nIn fairness to the teacher,it was not "harsh" of her to want to be able to place your abilities by expecting you to write a placement test. Instructing you to return to your seat is not an insult by any means - how about being the only pupil  in a class of 25 who was made to stand on a desk if you happened to get an answer wrong? how about having someone mimic your accent every time you spoke up in class,even when they were the one who called upon you to speak in the first instance?\n\nSome people have "issues". You might want to have the calmer one (!) of your parents speak with the Principal of the school about having you change Math instructors since the present one apparently is triggered by something about you. And whether or not you do succeed in changing instructors, by all means be scrupulously polite and respectful to this woman.  She may not deserve it in your opinion, but you will simply have to deal with this with some maturity. Her actions can only be highlighted by anyone with a speck of powers of observation when they contrast your ladylike behavior with her surliness.\n\nYou are supposed to ask questions,because that is what you do in a school. If "she doesn't have time" for your questions,the Principal should be - very politely - appraised of this  unacceptable situation.\n\nAbove all,don't be a wimp! Fainting because someone spoke to you in a tone you didn't like? Then I've got to say , it's great job you weren't in my shoes, you'd have ended up in a blooming coma. You can stand up for yourself politely. But if you worry that openly complaining will only provoke worse you may simply revel in the fact that you are superior to this sort of behavior, as long as you maintain a calm demeanor. She may be a rude jerk,but don't let her provoke you into copying her example.\n\nOne powerful tool at your disposal in such a tense environment is to be the most angelic person in town with all your other instructors.When she comes up with any negative tales in the teacher's lounge about you(and this person will have some very lively opinions to air about you there, trust me),it may very well be the only saving grace for you if other teachers simply don't have any reason to take her word for it in your case. And one other helpful thing that did the trick for me in junior high was to seek the counsel and arbitration of another teacher who was well disposed towards me. It gave me the responsibility of making sure that that I didn't let the intervening staff member down by letting the antagonist under my skin and finally lashing back at her, and it made the antagoniser aware that her peers were alert to her treatment of me. So getting an ally on staff may be just the thing for you.\n\nIn parting ,keep to the high road at all times and be the best at what you do. Always make sure that no one has cause to put you down.\nKEEP IT REAL, AND DON'T BE A SOFTIE :-) .\nTOUGHEN UP AND WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD!!!
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Send a sealed letter to her through your son or arrange a parent-teacher conference.  Rationally tell her, like you did here, exactly how you feel. Don't dwell on it, just ask if she could be a little more sensitive on this issue in the future. If she refuses or starts to get in your face, calmly tell her that because she is unable to address this issue civilly, you will arrange to have a meeting with her and the school principal.  Thank her for her time and then walk out if you are meeting in person.  If you are on the phone, thank her and then hang up.  Then, call the main office and set up an appointment to meet with the teacher and the principal.\n\nIf the teacher agrees to your request without any hoopla, thank her and then move on.  If you notice any further infractions, talk to her about it calmly.  If she is just placating you and then doing what she wants, make an appointment with the principal.\n\nAvoid negative discourse and you'll save yourself some nasty hassles.
1005654
This teacher is not behaving the way she should. She is being seductive and she could get into alot of trouble. You need to stay away from her because she is not following the rules. Please talk to your parents or a counselor about this. She is going to get some kid into a real mess -- worse than you can imagine.
37646
no, be the bigger person. if the teacher really is as bad as she seems, she'll screw up on her own.
949142
Make the teacher a scrapbook of all of you.  You could each put in special letters of why you think he/she is really special.  This way the only things you are paying for is a scrapbook, note paper and film.  You could even let some of the other people he/she has taught write notes.  This is something that he/she can carry with them forever.  It will also remind that that he/she are doing a great job.   You can even ask some of the other teachers if they would like to put in something.
142095
Ask one of the teacher's for help.
1159841
I'm sorry you are having a tough time.  You probably are not teaching very much since both you and the other children are being so distracted.  Just tell yourself that this is affecting everyone, and it is okay to just STOP teaching if you have to, in order to deal with this situation.  You might even have to go back to the beginning and re-establish your role, the rules and consequences.  Pretend it's the first day of school again.  \nHere are some general ideas that have helped me:  \n\n1.  Find out what they want and take it away:  \n\nDo they thrive on attention from you?  Don't give them any.  When you have to discipline, be as calm and discreet as possible.  \n\nDo they thrive on attention from each other?  Separate them.  See if your director or another teacher can take a child when he is particularly unruly.  Then AS SOON as you see a negative behavior--remove them from the classroom.  \n\nDo they want control?  Give them choices that YOU can live with.  For example, if they use a bad word, say, "Do you want to say that again using nicer words, or do you want to sit by yourself?  (If they won't sit by themselves, unsupervised, don't give them that choice.  Maybe they could go sit with another teacher instead.)  \n\n2.  Make sure they understand what will happen if they misbehave.  Give them predictable consequences.  For example, when they make a mess, don't let them do anything until it is cleaned up.  You might have to go to extremes to let them know that you are serious.  If it is outside time, have your director or someone else sit with them in the classroom while they clean up instead of going outside.  If it is time to go home, leave the mess and make them clean it up the next day, first thing.    \n   \n3.  Just remember that you cannot control what these children do.  Only they can control their behaviors.  Your job is to set it up so that they WANT to behave nicely.  Make life miserable for them if they are bad, and glorious if they behave.  \n\n4.  Be as predictable and as consistant as possible.  Once you know they understand the consequences, don't let them get away with anything!  The phrase, "If you do that again..." should never leave your mouth.  Get them on their first offense.  \n\n5.  Hang in there!  It may seem like an overwhelming challenge right now, but it will get better little by little.  Take it one day at a time--even one situation at a time!  Remember they have to re-learn what to expect in your classroom.  Focus on the most distracting or dangerous behaviors first (like hitting or running away from you).  Take time to think about what your consequence will be and then just wait for it to happen.  They'll learn.  \n\nGOOD LUCK!
124777
OK, I'm a mean teacher.  Let me tell you what we're looking for (unless you mean a real mean teacher who is just mean for the sake of being mean - if you mean that, stay off the radar).\n\nFirst, do what you're supposed to.  You've got to be there and we've got to be there.  If it's time to listen and take notes, do that.  If it's time to read, do that.  If it's time to do work whether it's by yourself or in a group, do that.\n\nSecond, don't lie.  Always better to tell the truth and get in trouble. \n\nThird, be respectful.  Of everyone.  Teachers, students, lunch ladies, custodians.  A well placed "sir" "ma'am" "thank you" and "please" can do wonders to improve a teacher's mood.\n\nFinally, take responsibility for yourself.  If you make a mistake, own up to it then try your best to fix it.  \n\nThat's all we want.  Usually, if we're being mean it's to (are you ready) teach you something.  Maybe prepare you for the future.\n\nGood luck.
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In my experience, it's extremely rare that a kid has all these things done to them without them doing anything to cause or perpetuate it.  So my first question would be to your daughter, "What are you doing to them?"  And if she says nothing there's a good chance -- excellent chance -- you aren't getting the whole story.  \n\nSecond, talk to the teacher.  Don't be accusatory or rude or hotheaded, just explain that you're hearing about these issues and want to share them with the teacher, find out what's going on and stop them from occurring.  When parents skip teachers and go straight to principals it does tick off the teachers.  Show the teacher some respect -- again, good chance the story you're getting at home is not really what's happening.\n\nFinally, you would talk to a principal -- but you have to work your way up to it and you have to be willing to accept that your daughter is probably not the angel she's making herself out to be.  I can't see when you would ever talk to other kids parents unless you already know them.
501708
Tell someone else. Someone care and doesn't want you to fail. Go in after school one day. if she doesn't help you...tell your principal,\nany teacher like that doesnt deserve to be teaching\n\n~Brendon\nhope this helped...if you need more...\nschweermo@yahoo.com
535897
Explain the situation to the school computer administrator.  It is probably one of the technology teachers.\n\nIf that doesn't work, use a computer in the public library.
565361
Man, I was going through the samething with this really obnoxious girl once. I feel your pain. my plan of dealing with people like him is to stay clear of them. It might not be easy at first but once you keep avoiding and stay clear of him overtime he won't be a problem, and talk to your teacher about changing your seat, tell him/her that you have problems with this kid and that you don't get along with him that should help, and if that doesn't work well, you before taking things into your own hands try the plan first.
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Can you clarify something for me?  Are you a middle, high, or college student....OR....are you a Teaching Assistant employed by a district?  I ask this because you may need to handle the situation differently if you are a student who assists your teacher from time to time.  When an adult, and employed through the district as a Teaching Assistant, you have every right to ask your CO-WORKER if you could talk with her privately after school re: your feelings/observations of her behavior.  Ask her if there is anything that you can improve upon within your role as an assistant.  This may cause her to share that her behavior has nothing to do with you, she may be going through some personal issues (which is still no excuse, but may help you to understand where she is coming from);  or she may completely deny any responsibility for her actions and start to work on it;  or she may point the finger at you and tell you she is frustrated with how you are assisting in the classroom (if this is the case, she should have talked about it at that moment in time, in a respectful manner while demonstrating how she wishes for instruction to be administered to students).  \n\nIf you are a student depending on a grade from her, that is a different story.  If her behavior is seriously concerning you, ask her if there is anything that you can do to improve upon your performance as her assistant (once again).  This will open things up for her to provide suggestions if there are genuinely areas in need of improvement.  Try not to bring up her behavior, as you are not officially considered a co-worker (even though her job would be much more difficult without your assistance). I also highly recommend that you DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT these occurrences of unprofessional behavior on her part, as well as what her responses were to any question you may ask her re:  your performance.  This will be extremely helpful if you need to dispute a grade, or recommendation.   If her behavior does not improve, DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY!  I have been an assistant, and a teacher and I have worked with many individuals who should not be in the profession (unfortunately, it is the truth).  There are many educators who do not realize that it is also their job to lead by example, and treat students, assistants, and other personnel as they would wish to be treated.  I hope this has been helpful, and once again, do not internalize her behavior!!  It is likely that her behavior has nothing to do with you, or your performance.