Yes, it’s that sad time of year for school children and their teachers when the summer is finally over and its time to get back to work. Of course, many of the teachers I know have spent a good part of their summer preparing for the new year. I think it’s time to show a little appreciation for teachers and what they do. Most parents I know find it exhausting to look after a couple of children all day (fun as well of course) and really struggle if their children have friends around. Imagine having a room full and having to teach them something they don’t really want to learn.
There are times when teachers make mistakes, even the occasional bad teacher – I had a couple myself so know all about it. But its time we started appreciating teachers again and gave them respect. It really galls me when so many people who know nothing about how to teach think that they can tell teachers the best way to do everything – it must be much worse for teachers. I get the same problem as a minister but at least the government don’t keep sticking their nose in and messing things up – well not often anyway.
So hoorah for the teachers!