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It's because of you

An aide leaned over to me today and told me that a student was misbehaving because of me.  She explained that the behavior was all for my benefit.

Okay, I was a little irritated.  She was letting me know that I was the problem.  Was she just letting herself off the hook?  Did the kid really decide to act out because I was there?  I really don't think so.  I think the aide was trying to let me know that she was more knowledgeable than me.  How silly is that?

Substituting is so not easy.  At my age, I take everything with a very large grain of salt.  I mean, really.  The kid did not respond appropriately to the aide, so the aide chose to let me know that it was because of my being there.  I mean, seriously?  Really?  What was her purpose?

Okay, I just had to vent.

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Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010 6:26 PM by Betty
Comments

Katherine said:

Ooh, don't get me started on "aides".....

Let it roll right off, Betty! :)

# February 5, 2010 6:33 PM

Betty said:

Thanks Katherine.  I must admit that I felt a little bad when she said it.  

# February 5, 2010 6:39 PM

Kelly said:

You know this person was unable to articulate more clearly that some children have a very difficult time with guest teachers, simply because the children are almost "over bonded" with their regular teacher (is over bonded possible?). I know it hurts my feelings when any of my regular students don't appreciate me for the funny, creative teacher I am, and there is a silly part in me that's secretly glad when I return from an absence and they say, "Oh, don't ever get that sub again...blah blah blah..."

I guess what I'm saying is - it's not you. The aide just didn't know how to say, "You're doing a great job, but little Timmy can't cope with any change whatsoever, so he's acting out."

# February 6, 2010 9:15 AM

Elouise Tomas said:

I agree with Katherine's comment 100%.  That was unfair for the aide to say.

# February 15, 2010 9:45 AM

Betty said:

Looking back, I think it was the look on her face that bothered me the most.  It was like she was really angry.  I do realize that kids behave differently depending on who is in the room.  Just think about teacher evaluations.:)  However, it's not okay to get in someone's face and let them know it is all because of them.  Thanks for the support guys!

# February 16, 2010 7:25 AM
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