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So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

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TaraHutch
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So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

UGH I don't understand why this year has been HELL for me!!! Am I alone in this? Last year was great...it was exciting, fun, new...and I almost felt like I knew what I was doing...at least for a first year teacher. This year, I feel the complete opposite. The passion is gone because I'm so frustrated with myself, I can't get organized, I can't get motivated and I feel like I have even less control of the kids.

Anyone have a similar experience or is it just me?Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/9/08 6:16 PM
 

TaraHutch
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Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

wow, Guess I'm alone in this one...Chat Icon

Posted 1/10/08 8:42 AM
 

RadioLau
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Laura

Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

My first year was the hardest.

Posted 1/10/08 9:19 AM
 

SweetCin
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Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

My 2nd year was harder, but I had a much larger class. But it all just seemed to flow my first year, my 2nd year my mgmt was worse....I feel for ya.

Posted 1/10/08 10:05 AM
 

BobBsWife
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Tracy

Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

3rd year was just as hard if not harder than the 1st!!

Posted 1/10/08 11:34 AM
 

donegal419
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Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

first year was hardest by far.....

but the second year and now 3rd has its challenges too....

my second year was the year where i had to get a lot more intellectual about my teaching. my eneergy was not spent on the classroom mangagement piece and the just trying to get acclimated. the second year, i did a lot more personal assessment and analyzing... i knew more and could reflect better on what i taught well, what needed work, what wasn't necessary, what i needed to add... essentially, more work in trying to better my work.

Message edited 1/10/2008 7:03:49 PM.

Posted 1/10/08 7:02 PM
 

MrsYank
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Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

my first year I had zero experience, my kids were totally off the wall. I taught a second grade 12:1:1 and at the end of the year I thought I pretty much could handle anything.

My second year I had a kindergarten class , totally different behaviors, whereas my class before I could "reason" with a lot of my K kids were nonverbal, so there was so much structure needed and all that. Plus that was the year my old Principal decided she was going to become a gestapo.


They both had their ups and downs but at the end of both years I always felt so happy that I stuck with it.

Message edited 1/11/2008 6:48:09 AM.

Posted 1/11/08 6:47 AM
 

pixiedust
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<3

Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

I think EVERY year has its challenges hehe.
The first year for me, I felt had more stamina and drive yet I was not confident in the subject matter and classroom management. As the years go on I have more control over everything, although each year it really depends on the type of students you have.

Posted 1/11/08 9:54 PM
 

nel
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Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

I think I understand where you're coming from. During my first year, I was on such a high and had such a good time, and I think part of the problem with the second year is that there's no way to immediately replicate that feeling and the whole first-class-ness of it all. By the end of the second year, though, you realize, I think, that each year has its own special quality. At least that's the way it's been for me, and this is my eighth year. Each year stands out for a different reason, but the second year can only be compared to the first, and that one is special for so many reasons. (I hope that made sense. I think I was rambling. FM if you want, though. I do get it.) Chat Icon

Posted 1/11/08 11:24 PM
 

vitha
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Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

Please dont tell me it can get any harder than this! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

i am in my first year!

Posted 1/13/08 11:03 PM
 

Goldi0218
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Leslie

Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

Im in my 12th year and its still hard. Chat Icon

Posted 1/13/08 11:13 PM
 

VirginiaDeb
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Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

1st year was really hard, but I had more support.

2nd year was harder for me, but I also switched schools so it was hard to get used to a new administration/way of doing things, etc.

The beginning of this year (3rd year) was very difficult because of parents. The planning aspect has gotten a bit easier.

HTH.

Posted 1/15/08 4:28 PM
 

MrsAT
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Member since 9/07

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Allison

Re: So tell me...what was harder for you- first year or second year teaching?

My first year was a complete nighmare. My second year I really focused on management and felt like I really had incredible control in my classroom. My 3rd year I improved my instruction to the point where I felt completely comfortable in my profession. In my 4th year I felt lost and incometent. It wasn't just me though, the entire grade (8th at the time) had fallen apart. I couldn't get this class to stand in a straight line let alone sit through a 90 min. block and produce any work, let alone quality. I was completely depressed and didn't know what to do. At the end of the year I decided I needed a change and went to another school. Three years later I am teaching in high school, and I have found my passion for teaching again. Sometimes it's not you, it's the environment you're in. That was the case for me. Don't give up.

Posted 1/15/08 7:12 PM
 
 

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