Respect for Teachers
As I waited for my two boys before half term, I overheard two students address their teacher by his first name, asking, “What are we doing tomorrow, David?” I was taken aback by the casualness of them using his first name instead of his surname.
School Buses: A Question of Comfort I know this topic has probably come up before, but I wanted to share my thoughts again. Right now, it’s incredibly cold in Iowa—feels like -22° F as I write this. Yet my bus has only two heaters to serve everyone on board. With at least 50 kids being […]
New Headmaster Announcement We’ve just learned that our headmaster unexpectedly left last Friday. In an interesting turn of events, our new headmaster is actually our former principal from junior school. My brother and I aren’t too thrilled about this change, as he always seemed to single us out as troublemakers, even when we hadn’t done […]
Evaluating School Discipline: The Case of Bathroom Posters Recently, a situation unfolded at my school that raises questions about appropriate disciplinary actions within educational institutions. A friend of mine decided to decorate the bathroom walls with posters that, albeit mildly inappropriate, addressed the topic of self-pleasure. Unfortunately, he was caught by campus supervisors, and the […]
It’s definitely a sign of changing times when students address teachers by their first names! Some schools and teachers encourage a more relaxed and friendly atmosphere, while others stick to traditional formalities. It’s important for students to respect their teachers, and using last names can be a part of that. However, the dynamics in classrooms can vary widely, and sometimes first names help establish a more approachable environment. How do you feel about that approach? Do you think it affects the level of respect in the classroom?