View this post on Hive: 10 reasons why I’m quitting teaching at the end of this year…
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Great points... teaching should be about teaching, not being a glorified baby sitter in the indoctrination system
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Quite, sometimes I just think to myself - '20 teenagers in a room, WTF?'
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Way to let it out brother. Yes the educational system is fucked beyond belief or normal understanding. Wanting to stay for your reasons is honorable as well and also holding true to your own emotions. Have you done any research on other countries educational systems? Have you read.. https://www.amazon.com/Dumbing-Down-Curriculum-Compulsory-Anniversary/dp/0865714487 ? I think some sort of private teacher or tutor or something that really interest you would be up your alley.
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Hi - As I understand it Finland is basically utopia for teachers! No I've never come across Gatto before, oddly, I'll add it to the list, cheers!
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Cool. Yes I was just reading on Finlands educational sytem. They actually promote what works over there and teachers are highly respected.
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I have very reserved notions about our schooling system in parts of the world. Its very controlled but in a manner which you have stated all to clearly above in this post. Good for you and I hope you really find a way to channel your willingness and wantingness to others who need it :)
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Hi - I accept thanks!
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Sweet. this is your second nomination so keep up the great work
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I empathize with you. I've not dealt with a college on the level you have, but because the school my daughter attended was more interested in the clothes she wore and not her education, I removed her to home school her. She was in 7th grade at the time.
During her disenrollment, I was asked what curriculum I was going to follow, I responded by asking for a copy of theirs. Their response was, "Oh, we don't have one. We teach to the TAKS" (TAAS, or whatever the state-mandated test was called then). So, you see, I believe you are right - the education system is, well, compromised at the very least.
I would like to introduce you to VIVA. It is a multi-tiered digital economy being built, and one of the programs within it is called POETS: Proof of Educational Transcript System. Within this program, students can hand-pick courses and instructors at the college level. This program is also in the process of being built. You can become a part of this and help shape the design.
The VIVAconomy, the blockchain upon which POETS will be built, is thriving - even though not fully launched. However, with VIVA.cash and Galaxy Vault about to open, the VIVAconomy will explode. Many programs, like POETS, Votabit and Medicaxxes will also thrive and change lives. Fell free to visit the web site at https://vivaco.in. The blog page also has more in-depth information about many of the projects within VIVA: https://blog.vivaco.in/.
I thought you may be interested in it. If you are, please email me at [email protected]. I'll be happy to answer any question you may have.
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Thanks very much for the thoughtful reply,
You're certainly not the only one the system isn't working for!
I am very interested in alternatives to education, moving to online tuition in some form will be my next step, and I have to get it right (ie right platform) as it is a hell of a lot of work just uploading resources (even if they are all created).
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Here is the main website for VIVA (https://vivaco.in). Scroll down and you will see a short description of POETS, the educational platform. You can also find more about VIVA on the blog page: https://blog.vivaco.in.
I'm directly related to several projects within the VIVAconomy, but POETS is not one of them. I may be able to get you in touch with the right person, once I know she has actually started the project. Currently, she's working on some of the main components of VIVA itself.
I believe the project will begin development within this next year. In the meantime, feel free to explore VIVA.
As well as the Director of Accounting for VIVA, I'm also directly involved with the development of a new social media platform. Much like Steemit, this platform is built upon a transparent (hyperledger) blockchain, but the payout is based upon merit and participation, rather than on the size of one's wallet.
If you have any questions, or would like to be a part of the VIVAconomy, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
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Teaching and education are very important, especially those days, and unfortunately, the system does not care at all about what is done. Good luck for your next steps!
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Hey thanks! The more affirmation I get the easier moving on is!
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I quit for similar reasons over a decade ago - and even then the interference was intolerable. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. You'll probably be amazed at the opportunities that are about to arrive once you've turned your back on that stuck energy and resentment....and stopped contributing to the collective dumbing down.
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Great, thanks for the encouragement!
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Wow you really sounds sick of it all! If you are going to complete this year make sure you have a plan on how you can keep your chin up and your life balanced, hopefully you have some kind of outlet. Maybe take a few extra days off here and there to make sure you don't snap! No one wants the kids to suffer by being taught by someone who's head is out of the game. It's not fair to them and it could effect their future education as a result of your attitude/sense of being for 2017/18. I don't envy your position, hopefully with the end in sight you will have a good hear that is not too un enjoyable. Best of luck!
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Thanks - you've hit a certain nerve, but I'm thinking that now I've made the decision, I can actually get back to just being more 'human' again, rather than a 'professional'. That's how I was back in the day, early 2000s, time to get back to it and go out on a high!
Professor Stephen Ball (Institute of Education) is actually very interested in how teachers 'just teach' in the midst of a crazy system - that's me this year, just teaching, fuck the admin.
Good comment though, thanks for the input!
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Well best of luck! Sounds like you are doing the right thing and you will be able power through this year and then move on with life next year. Just do your thing this year if you have no "admin consequences", maybe you can make a real impact on the kids lives not worrying about what the system wants you to do!
You got this!!
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Young people and "the man". Priceless
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