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Case: new teacher frustration After first semester a new teacher was given a "backup" class to teach for students who failed first semester. The class has 29 students and 2/3 of those students are the most consistent behavior issues in the ninth grade. At first, there was no support provided but administration worked it out so there could be a special education teacher in the room with her during 7th period. Unfortunately, the special ed teacher causes more disruptions than help. Administration has given very little attention to the situation since providing the extra classroom support. The regular education teacher is extremely frustrated and is considering leaving the teaching profession altogether. This regular education teacher's mentor has constantly tried encouraging her to keep pressing on and do the very best she can to make sure these students get the highest quality education possible. What can the regular education teacher do to resolve the issues with the special education teacher and turn the negative situation into a positive? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) As far as the special education teacher is concerned, I would set up a time before or after school to have a meeting-- just the two teachers. As the new teacher, I would talk to the special education teacher about the concerns that I have for the students, and ask the special education teacher if they have any possible ideas. By doing this, the new teacher will include the special education teacher in the planning of the course. Try to come up with possible solutions together-- see what the students are interested in, and go from there. The new teacher might want to write a student interest inventory/survey, because some students are "too cool" to talk about their interests in front of their peers. The new teacher might want to start a reward system. This could be for the whole class, or for each student. Struggling students need motivation, so many of my students love to complete their assignments on the classroom laptops. If the special education teacher shows a lack of interest and isn't a "team player," again, I would address this with them first. Express concerns in a diplomatic way. If there still isn't a change, I would speak to the principal as a last resort. Be sure to not complain-- keep your concerns with the success of the students. |
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