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People who do tutoring- is it just me or do you get nervous before going to tutoring like before you go into a class? I feel like imma get something wrong or act real stupid or something. Is that everyone or just me overreacting?
 

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Guys honest opinion (rant upcoming)=
how do we feel about teachers who publicly express their disappointment in marks to the class like we're their children?
Like- why should my mark reflect how you see me and how i should act- it isn't your problem if people a) get poor marks because you spring random quizzes on us and not tell them what they're about - or, b) they don't worry about their marks because they don't want it to let them feel down.
E.g- one of my teachers gave back a couple quizzes and we were all crashing out over the marks because she's marking us down and not telling us what for- and she's going "Girls you shouldn't be laughing" like my bad gang that Our marks reflect YOUR teaching skills?
And another teacher gave back some responses saying she was utterly 'disappointed' because she gave us 'time' to study for it like we don't have other subjects to deal with- saying our examples were 'pitiful'.
I actually don't like when teachers do this as i don't believe marks should reflect the student- I understand they want us to succeed but there is also a need to consider mental health, other subjects, and home life for students.
On the contrary- one of my fav teachers gave back quizzes we all did poorly on- said we should go back and work on it- went through it- then moved on in life allowing us to not dwell on it but instead move forward to improve instead of feel disappointed in ourselves because we have a teacher saying she's disappointed in us.
im bro im having this exact problem with my math teacher rn! :(
 

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People who do tutoring- is it just me or do you get nervous before going to tutoring like before you go into a class? I feel like imma get something wrong or act real stupid or something. Is that everyone or just me overreacting?
I don't do tutoring but that's like one of the reasons why I'm hesitant about it
 

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I remember last year for my DT yearlies, I got a 9/10 for the multiple choice section but he got confused with my other friend and told me he was disappointed in me that I got an 8/10 for that section. I mean I still like that teacher cause he's chill and stuff but it was just that one time when he told me specifically that he was disappointed in me was kinda sad
 

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One of my 'icks' are when people cannot take responsibility for their actions- and when they cannot realise the damage they may be inflicting. Unfortunately, most (not all) teachers cannot recognise where to draw the line.
But I feel like the reason why this still happens is because of intergenerational trauma and their mental heath being disregarded in the past which is causing them to inflict this same damage to the next gens. I can def see this in my family household.
 

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People who do tutoring- is it just me or do you get nervous before going to tutoring like before you go into a class? I feel like imma get something wrong or act real stupid or something. Is that everyone or just me overreacting?
I used to feel like that because I used to get anxious in a lot of situations especially when i was younger and wanted to ask questions/for help (growing up, I went to a lot of tutoring classes at a few different tutoring centres), It didn't fit me bc the environment was loud, distracting and was really uncomfortable to sit in. Last yr I joined a smaller local tutoring centre and they usually run tutoring group session of 1-3 people but usually its 1-to-1 and I have found that the tutors there are really supportive and will listen to you regardless if its academics, school life, personal life etc.

It's easily explainable if you feel nervous going to tutoring class if you haven't been there for long and it's a place that your unfamiliar to and just need time to adjust to, but if you've been there for a while maybe the environment isn't the best place suitable for your learning? But also some people just take time to warm up and feel comfortable to ask questions and for help. Maybe through asking more questions to your tutor during class, you'll feel more confident and reassured.

lol maybe this quote will help? idk
'The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life'
 

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People who do tutoring- is it just me or do you get nervous before going to tutoring like before you go into a class? I feel like imma get something wrong or act real stupid or something. Is that everyone or just me overreacting?
But that’s okay, that’s the point of getting tutoring rightt? You need help with something!!
 

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I used to feel like that because I used to get anxious in a lot of situations especially when i was younger and wanted to ask questions/for help (growing up, I went to a lot of tutoring classes at a few different tutoring centres), It didn't fit me bc the environment was loud, distracting and was really uncomfortable to sit in. Last yr I joined a smaller local tutoring centre and they usually run tutoring group session of 1-3 people but usually its 1-to-1 and I have found that the tutors there are really supportive and will listen to you regardless if its academics, school life, personal life etc.

It's easily explainable if you feel nervous going to tutoring class if you haven't been there for long and it's a place that your unfamiliar to and just need time to adjust to, but if you've been there for a while maybe the environment isn't the best place suitable for your learning? But also some people just take time to warm up and feel comfortable to ask questions and for help. Maybe through asking more questions to your tutor during class, you'll feel more confident and reassured.

lol maybe this quote will help? idk
'The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life'
Makes sense-
the guy i'm currently going to tutored my brother who absolutely destroyed his HSC (good way) and now he's tutoring me and i'm no where near as smart as my brother so i'm getting confused a lot more. I've had only 2 sessions so i guess i still have to warm up to him-

I've always been afraid to ask questions because teachers especially during primary would get mad when i asked more than 3 in a lesson and would brush me off when i asked and didn't get something straight away because they weren't bothered to explain it to me. So i guess it makes sense
 

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wow they got mad when you asked more than 3 questions in a lesson :( that's disheartening, the teacher really shouldn't rlly behave like that. Even if its interrupting the class, they could always get back to the students during the breaks or like end of the lesson to explain something. they shouldn't discourage students, especially as a young age when curiosity and active exploration is human nature.

(I know that some primary teachers work hard thou and might not have the time even if they try their best)
 

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I wish all teachers were like my piano teacher. She's really nice but she also gives constructive criticism and tells me exactly how to improve without yelling at u or saying ur shit. I feel like this week has brought up a lot of my past trauma but I’m ok
 

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Omg if I were to continue SAC (prob won’t) I would do my pip on the effect of teachers on the development of children or smth. That would be so interesting. I was originally thinking about doing something about media but teachers would be interesting
 

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