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[Birmingham.couple]

I have 3 co-teachers, 2 of them are awesome, we sit together plan the lessons - create activites and plans - have good lessons as a result.

The third one though, the one I happen to have the most classes with is different. He's only a month into this job and he doesn't like to plan, he prefers to literally read out of the teachers manual and prepare an activity himself without consulting me.

If there's any time left over he'll just play clips of Mr Bean from youtube.

Ok, part of me thinks, great, I don't have to plan and I can just cruise through the lessons.

Another part of me worries that this teacher may actually be screwing me over and reporting to the head of department, despite the fact that he's quite a nice guy.

The final part of me thinks, what on Earth is the point of me being here if he's not letting me teach, I don't want to take the easy route, I want to be a good teacher and I want him to be better at his job.

I just can't decide if it's worth me annoying him and, possibly, messing up a pretty sweet deal.....

What would you do? Have a word or just take it as it is. I have two really good co-teachers as it is, maybe asking for three is a bit too much.

[thegadfly]

[Caffeinated]

[ThingsComeAround]

Why would he 'report you to the board of Ed' for doing your job?
Don't you think the other two that you get along with would back you? Well- I've had coward co-teachers that left me hanging when they dropped the ball, but if your relationship with the other two is so great, then tell him "Let me do something instead of you showing a video". He came a month ago, so he is indeed a salaryman. Someone who just wants to collect a salary and do as little work as necessary to get it. I'm sure if you push he'll love it. Try to push him out of the class so you can have full control!


Another thing, a month in is a little late isn't it? Shouldn't you have made some action one week in?

[tanklor1]

Personally, I'd let it slide.

[Birmingham.couple]

[sulperman]

I've got 6 co-teachers, one of whom is adequate. The rest do nothing at all. Don't worry about it. Consider yourself VERY lucky.

[Boodleheimer]

leave it be. you're already *very* lucky!

[gervais]

Personal relationships are everything.

Don't get into useless squabbles.

[nomad-ish]

if this is the worst of your problems, then consider yourself lucky. take a step back and read some of the other posts on this board. your co-teacher is not going to report you to the board - he just wants a free ride - this isn't a set up to get you into trouble.

i would do as the other posters mentioned here and tell him that you've heard of other english classes being divided into sections and ask him if he thinks it's a good idea. if he's a true slacker, he should jump at the chance.

[randall020105]

wow!! this sounds exactly what i went through ,many MANY moons ago.
i honestly felt if were to bring a sleeping bag to class and 'take a rest time' the Teacher wouldn't even notice!!! I wish I knew then what I know now...

R.

[randall020105]

A. "thegadfly" wrote: I think asking for three good co-
teachers IS asking for a bit much


B. Worst that happens is that he says no


to A. - great... i like that.

to B. - what do you do if that happens though?!? just leave it gathering moss?

[SeoulMan6]

Bottom line is that you are his assistant. If he chooses not to utilize you, it's his business. Sad, but true.

I do like the idea of asking for a block of time for you to teach, though. That could lead to some good things. You could also suggest that he "teach" the grammar or vocabulary point, but that you lead an activity afterwards.

Good ruck.

[JD_Tiberius]

You have it great.

I have 8 co-teachers, all of them are great, but I have to give every class 100%

[MattAwesome]

let it be. do something else with your time.