It’s finally weekend — taught my first lesson(s) & it was pretty dang bad

[Seven]

nice nice nice

 

[dhusc]

I went in unprepared. I did prep in the form of creating a PowerPoint. But that’s as far as lesson planning went. It was a conscious decision on my part; if I do this at my worst, then I can only get better from here.

I taught two classes and this was my third time with them. Personally, I think I did horrible. The students and mentor teacher were a lot more positive, saying I did a good job. They even started applauding at the end. Bless them, they’re too kind.

In both classes, at the end I would have a set of students come up to me and tell me nice things. Either about me as a teacher or saying they liked my PowerPoint design. These four students didn’t interact with me before nor did I interact with them, so while it was unexpected, it was also very nice.

I think they like you man congrats and it has only been ur first few classes bhai, you’ll need time to settle and interact with other people

 

[ihateevb]

Having the name ghost would be dope tho

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

@Arminus Here’s the update.

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

nice nice nice

Thanks!

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

I think they like you man congrats and it has only been ur first few classes bhai, you’ll need time to settle and interact with other people

If they do like me, I’d be very surprised because I’ve barely interacted with the students. In one class, I didn’t really interact with anyone and in the other class, I interacted with 4 students. Out of total of 40 students, I think.

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

Having the name ghost would be dope tho

That’s true, but I don’t think any South Asian parent would think of doing that.

 

[Arminus]

Thanks!

Very happy for you Bhai

 

[PrinceLuenLeoncur]

I went in unprepared. I did prep in the form of creating a PowerPoint. But that’s as far as lesson planning went. It was a conscious decision on my part; if I do this at my worst, then I can only get better from here.

I taught two classes and this was my third time with them. Personally, I think I did horrible. The students and mentor teacher were a lot more positive, saying I did a good job. They even started applauding at the end. Bless them, they’re too kind.

In both classes, at the end I would have a set of students come up to me and tell me nice things. Either about me as a teacher or saying they liked my PowerPoint design. These four students didn’t interact with me before nor did I interact with them, so while it was unexpected, it was also very nice.

I’m also doing your job it’s funny 2 truecels teaching a class of kids

Brutal it’s annoying cos the girls like me and call me the handsome teacher yet I’m incel

Actually caused me pain ngl like a part of me died when I hear it

Only good thing is nobody assumes I’m a incel as long as they don’t know me properly I’m fine only those who know me know I’m incel

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

Very happy for you Bhai

Thank you bhai! The mentor teacher asked if I would be able to come up with any exercises for the topic they discussed last week, but I wasn’t sure if I would be able to (I thought they wanted innovative exercises), but I was told I could just do a standard “fill in the blanks” exercise, so I’m going to work on that today, and send it to the mentor teacher to ask if it’s ok.

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

I’m also doing your job it’s funny 2 truecels teaching a class of kids

Brutal it’s annoying cos the girls like me and call me the handsome teacher yet I’m incel

Actually caused me pain ngl like a part of me died when I hear it

Only good thing is nobody assumes I’m a incel as long as they don’t know me properly I’m fine only those who know me know I’m incel

What the hell! You got into teaching as well? That’s a very funny but also very unexpected coincidence! What subject are you teaching and what grade? And are you like a substitute teacher or something like that? What’s the deal here exactly? I am doing this as part of my internship because my major is in education.

 

[truewarlord]

I went in unprepared. I did prep in the form of creating a PowerPoint. But that’s as far as lesson planning went. It was a conscious decision on my part; if I do this at my worst, then I can only get better from here.

I taught two classes and this was my third time with them. Personally, I think I did horrible. The students and mentor teacher were a lot more positive, saying I did a good job. They even started applauding at the end. Bless them, they’re too kind.

In both classes, at the end I would have a set of students come up to me and tell me nice things. Either about me as a teacher or saying they liked my PowerPoint design. These four students didn’t interact with me before nor did I interact with them, so while it was unexpected, it was also very nice.

your teaching in the netherlands right?

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

your teaching in the netherlands right?

That’s correct! If I was in the United States, I would have just become a sub instead. You don’t need a teaching license for that.

 

[truewarlord]

That’s correct! If I was in the United States, I would have just become a sub instead. You don’t need a teaching license for that.

are you "just staying for some time" or acctually permanently living in the nethlands

 

[abzz!]

I went in unprepared. I did prep in the form of creating a PowerPoint. But that’s as far as lesson planning went. It was a conscious decision on my part; if I do this at my worst, then I can only get better from here.

I taught two classes and this was my third time with them. Personally, I think I did horrible. The students and mentor teacher were a lot more positive, saying I did a good job. They even started applauding at the end. Bless them, they’re too kind.

In both classes, at the end I would have a set of students come up to me and tell me nice things. Either about me as a teacher or saying they liked my PowerPoint design. These four students didn’t interact with me before nor did I interact with them, so while it was unexpected, it was also very nice.

Before I taught the second class.. One of the students said to the teacher “I want to sit next to Ghost!” And the teacher corrected him, saying “That’s Mr. Ghost for you.” I didn’t want to overstep as it’s their class so I didn’t say anything, but I don’t mind the students calling me by my first name. I won’t tell them that though as I don’t want to undermine the main teacher’s authority.

this is sweet akhi

don't be so hard on yourself

you did great, im sure

the fact that you got complimented and the mr ghost gesture happened already puts you above most of these teachers who are starting up

it shows that they see you as a friend too

good luck habibi, make sure you have fun and don't put yourself down too hard. you're doing great

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

are you "just staying for some time" or acctually permanently living in the nethlands

I was born and raised in the Netherlands. I still live here, so I guess permanently living in the Netherlands.

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

this is sweet akhi

don't be so hard on yourself

you did great, im sure

the fact that you got complimented and the mr ghost gesture happened already puts you above most of these teachers who are starting up

it shows that they see you as a friend too

good luck habibi, make sure you have fun and don't put yourself down too hard. you're doing great

Aww thank you so much, means a lot coming from a great guy such as yourself.

I agree, I'm probably too hard on myself but for what it's worth, I think my second lesson went much smoother. What I did wrong is in my first class, I asked the students if they wanted me to do this in Dutch or if they wanted me to do it in English, and it was a mixed back. So I was constantly switching from Dutch to English to keep everyone satisfied.

But that backfired since alternating between two languages, despite me being fluent in both, ended up making me stumble over words. When I did my second lesson (which I only did because my mentor teacher asked me to do, because honestly I didn't feel like doing another lesson since I felt I did horrible the first class), I didn't ask them what language they wanted me to do it in, I just went for English right away and then that class went a lot smoother. I noticed an actual difference.

Haha yeah I think some of them do see me as some kind of friend? I wasn't there the week before I gave my first lesson and my mentor teacher said that when I wasn't present (since the school suddenly changed the schedule, I come in at 1:30 PM and their English class was in the morning this time), the same student who said he wanted to sit next to me, that he asked the teacher where I was.

Two weeks ago, he also stuck up for me when I was in the hallway with him and some of his classmates and a student who isn't in the class asked him "Who's this goon?" (about me) and he was like "Ayo whatcha calling him a goon for? Don't talk about Ghost like that."

So yeah I guess some of the students have taken a liking to me, I didn't really interact with most of them because I thought I would make them feel uncomfortable (being a bearded man and all).

 

[L1mbal]

Holy mirin,

Keep us updated!

This nigger when a normal greycel - dnr kys

When a mod - "Holy mirin good saar ! Keep us updated !"

 

[L1mbal]

Aww thank you so much, means a lot coming from a great guy such as yourself.

I agree, I'm probably too hard on myself but for what it's worth, I think my second lesson went much smoother. What I did wrong is in my first class, I asked the students if they wanted me to do this in Dutch or if they wanted me to do it in English, and it was a mixed back. So I was constantly switching from Dutch to English to keep everyone satisfied.

But that backfired since alternating between two languages, despite me being fluent in both, ended up making me stumble over words. When I did my second lesson (which I only did because my mentor teacher asked me to do, because honestly I didn't feel like doing another lesson since I felt I did horrible the first class), I didn't ask them what language they wanted me to do it in, I just went for English right away and then that class went a lot smoother. I noticed an actual difference.

Haha yeah I think some of them do see me as some kind of friend? I wasn't there the week before I gave my first lesson and my mentor teacher said that when I wasn't present (since the school suddenly changed the schedule, I come in at 1:30 PM and their English class was in the morning this time), the same student who said he wanted to sit next to me, that he asked the teacher where I was.

Two weeks ago, he also stuck up for me when I was in the hallway with him and some of his classmates and a student who isn't in the class asked him "Who's this goon?" (about me) and he was like "Ayo whatcha calling him a goon for? Don't talk about Ghost like that."

So yeah I guess some of the students have taken a liking to me, I didn't really interact with most of them because I thought I would make them feel uncomfortable (being a bearded man and all).

Going to give my science exam wish me luck alhaimdulla

 

[abzz!]

Aww thank you so much, means a lot coming from a great guy such as yourself.

I agree, I'm probably too hard on myself but for what it's worth, I think my second lesson went much smoother. What I did wrong is in my first class, I asked the students if they wanted me to do this in Dutch or if they wanted me to do it in English, and it was a mixed back. So I was constantly switching from Dutch to English to keep everyone satisfied.

But that backfired since alternating between two languages, despite me being fluent in both, ended up making me stumble over words. When I did my second lesson (which I only did because my mentor teacher asked me to do, because honestly I didn't feel like doing another lesson since I felt I did horrible the first class), I didn't ask them what language they wanted me to do it in, I just went for English right away and then that class went a lot smoother. I noticed an actual difference.

Haha yeah I think some of them do see me as some kind of friend? I wasn't there the week before I gave my first lesson and my mentor teacher said that when I wasn't present (since the school suddenly changed the schedule, I come in at 1:30 PM and their English class was in the morning this time), the same student who said he wanted to sit next to me, that he asked the teacher where I was.

Two weeks ago, he also stuck up for me when I was in the hallway with him and some of his classmates and a student who isn't in the class asked him "Who's this goon?" (about me) and he was like "Ayo whatcha calling him a goon for? Don't talk about Ghost like that."

So yeah I guess some of the students have taken a liking to me, I didn't really interact with most of them because I thought I would make them feel uncomfortable (being a bearded man and all).

always bro, you deserve all the kind words

it's good that you're being self-aware and tolerant of your mistakes. it takes a strong dude to do that, so, absolute props to you my friend

just keep doing what you're doing, make the lessons enjoyable, make sure that the students value you, and of course, be likeable (should be easy when you're such a kind soul haha)

much love habibi

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

This nigger when a normal greycel - dnr kys

When a mod - "Holy mirin good saar ! Keep us updated !"

He’s just a nice user.

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

Going to give my science exam wish me luck alhaimdulla

Good luck Gurjar guy.

 

[Ghost Philosophy]

always bro, you deserve all the kind words

it's good that you're being self-aware and tolerant of your mistakes. it takes a strong dude to do that, so, absolute props to you my friend

just keep doing what you're doing, make the lessons enjoyable, make sure that the students value you, and of course, be likeable (should be easy when you're such a kind soul haha)

much love habibi

Awww you’re way too kind , it’s almost like you’re one of the students.

Luckily, I don’t have to do entire lessons just yet. For now, it’s just parts of lessons. For my university, I have to teach five parts of a lesson. And then in May, I have to teach an entire lesson. I think that’s gonna be more difficult to do.

But I’ll try my best, thank you! much love bhaijaan.

 

[abzz!]

Awww you’re way too kind , it’s almost like you’re one of the students.

it would be an honor to be taught by you gengar

Luckily, I don’t have to do entire lessons just yet. For now, it’s just parts of lessons. For my university, I have to teach five parts of a lesson. And then in May, I have to teach an entire lesson. I think that’s gonna be more difficult to do.

yeahh that will definitely be a step up in difficulty. it's good that they're giving you a path towards that, rather than just sticking you into a classroom and like, "get on with it" type shit

seems like a good system in place

But I’ll try my best, thank you! much love bhaijaan.

always try your best
even if you don't succeed, at least you can reevaluate and know you did what you could instead of being all sad

always my brother, keep documenting your life on here, we all find it very interesting

especially since my gf wants to pursue teaching, maybe i can teach her a thing or two from your experiences

love u bhai

 

[Whiteboard7]

I went in unprepared. I did prep in the form of creating a PowerPoint. But that’s as far as lesson planning went. It was a conscious decision on my part; if I do this at my worst, then I can only get better from here.

I taught two classes and this was my third time with them. Personally, I think I did horrible. The students and mentor teacher were a lot more positive, saying I did a good job. They even started applauding at the end. Bless them, they’re too kind.

In both classes, at the end I would have a set of students come up to me and tell me nice things. Either about me as a teacher or saying they liked my PowerPoint design. These four students didn’t interact with me before nor did I interact with them, so while it was unexpected, it was also very nice.

It's a learning experience bhai. Seems like you did good though

 

[PEENO08]

Would never happen to a gook professor or teacher or whTever

 

[L1mbal]

He’s just a nice user.

He literally told me that tho

 

[L1mbal]

Would never happen to a gook professor or teacher or whTever

"gook"