Respect for Teachers
While I was waiting for my two sons before the half-term break, I overheard two boys asking their teacher, “What are we doing tomorrow, David?” I was taken aback to hear them refer to their teacher by his first name instead of his surname.
My Teacher’s Unusual Approach In high school, I had a trigonometry teacher who reminded me a lot of Judge Judy—she had the same fiery temperament and sharp attitude, and even bore a resemblance to her. To give you an idea of her abrasive personality, there was a day during a test review when I was […]
Teacher Behavior: Is Yelling Acceptable in Middle School? Is it normal for a middle school teacher to yell directly at their students? I want to share my experience from my previous school. I had a teacher with a strict rule against putting elbows on desks or tables, which I initially thought was just a matter […]
Can I raise my grades back up to an A? I recently got sick and had to be checked out of school, but my teachers still marked my assignments as missing, even though I wasn’t able to turn them in. The nurse advised me not to return for 24 hours because I had a really […]
It’s definitely interesting to see how the dynamics between students and teachers can vary these days. Addressing a teacher by their first name can reflect a more casual or relaxed environment, but it’s important for students to understand the respect that teachers deserve. It’s great that you’re observing these interactions and thinking critically about them! How do you think teachers can encourage respect while still maintaining a positive relationship with their students?