Please share your experiences of what it is like in your school district. What challenges and successes do you encounter? More videos on what is like to teach ESL, please check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YB96BXmSuTo.html
I was a TA in a middle school in Canada and I had to help teach First Nations kids which was tough cause they came from families, from parents who were part of the Residential school system so they couldn't care less about their child's education it was hard work!
I identify with inner city students because it is the same environment that I grew up in and identify with it the most. Thank you for watching my video. ❣️🙏🏽
You have a caring heart, it comes across in your voice. Thank you for touching the lives of these kids and their families in more ways then you could ever image.
Thank you for the kind words. I absolutely love my students and really hope they believe in themselves despite what they see on a daily basis. Thank you for watching my video. 💕
Very good video. I also taught in such a school for two years and initially actually found it quite stimulating but then of course in time you are exposed to high levels of chaotic dysfunction which is not always possible to deal with with any amount of equanimity. So I switched to teaching GED at Job Corps which was a good deal easier with the older students.
I teach inner city high school. It is hard! I grew up inner city myself, but never allowed myself to get sucked in by the negativity, the fear, and the violence. My home was always safe and bounty was plentiful. It has been a journey for me to understand why my students don’t think the same way. I had to learn to understand that many don’t have 2 parents. Many don’t have someone at home who taught them spelling or basic math. Many don’t even have a parent who is mentally well! Some are homeless. It’s insane to expect the same out of them that you would a child from a good environment. Yet we must. Kids will always rise to the occasion because they don’t know what is proper. So keep your standards high. Keep your discipline high. And watch those kids go farther in life because you taught them the right way.
I'm a first year ESL teacher in an urban district where there is a high level of crime. I'm two months in and already feeling burnt out by all the pressures put on us by the district and admin. I have a family, so putting in tons of extra hours is not an option. I know I'm privileged, but I also don't know how to continue in a position where unrealistic expectations are put on us. Help?
Thank you for this! I came to this video as a POC from a financially privileged background who is applying to work in underprivileged schools next year. My mentality is "What is the use of my privilege if I am the only one who has it?". I watch your videos about ESL as well because currently I am an ESL teacher abroad in South Korea. My goal is to get a general and special ed cert and work in inner city charter schools in NYC (lower grades K-2). Perhaps I should message you privately, but I am just wondering if you had any advice on that transition, on working in inner city schools, or perhaps the mentality that I should have in general! I love your videos by the way! I keep you in mind as I teach!
Thank you for watching my video. I am so happy that is has been a resource for you. If there is anything else you would like to see on my channel, please do not hesitate to let me know. Those are excellent questions and important ones to have. I think to teach the inner city, you have to have a mindset that is open and understanding and willing to have relationships with your students. It doesn't happen overnight as some tend to have trust issues due to the system and at times because of an inconsistency of teachers who come and go. I think it is important to be authentic and real. Inner city students have been through incredible experiences and need to know you love them and you care. They will show it in the most contradictory ways, however. I would love to chat. You can contact me directly on instagram which is: @thelanguagelady. To start off, I recommend this book, it has helped me to understand that students living in poverty need teachers who do not have a deficit mindset. I highly recommend this book by Ruby Payne since it discussed the mindset of students living in poverty and strategies to teach your students. I hope this helps. The link to the book is here: amzn.to/2YHuLPJ
Thank you for giving us the insight of what it’s like being a teacher in the inner city . I definitely think teachers play an important role and they don’t really get enough recognition. Just by this video I can tell you really care about your students ❤️
Thank you for watching. Its true that teachers do not get recognition. However, when you focus on your students and making learning meaningful it does not really matter. Thank you for watching and commenting. ❤
This video was incredible Sandra. I LOVED how you shot it and how you explained the realities of this world. I can’t even imagine doing this. You’re incredible ❤️
Thank you for watching. ❣ It made me emotional to watch this video after the fatal.shooting of a student in my school. There is a part on the video where I explain how it is a reality in my school district that it is a miracle my students make it home safely.
Did you do that drone footage in the intro yourself? I love the B-Roll editing especially at the beginning, and you jump from scene to scene much better than most small RU-vidrs. This must have taken some time to put together.
Hello! Thank you so much. Yes, the video took about 3 days to film. The opening drone footage was broll from a subscription service. Thank you for the kind words. This was a passion project and I hope to do more in the future highlighting my students' experiences.
This whole “it takes a village” mentality is dangerous to the child. It assumes that every one has the same values and everyone is on the same page. It is the parent’s job to lead the child and if the home life is bad, the child is vulnerable. 😢
Loved this. I've attended inner city schools my entire life and they always say nothing shapes you better than that. Gives you character they say. I guess when you have your own children you beg to differ a little bit. Thank you so much for the things you, so important especially in the 'hood' where there is deficit of pure love.
It definitely does mold and shape you. My students have such a unique take on life. Interacting with them has made me a more open minded person for sure.
I can so relate. I'm from the inner city schools in the hood. I'm so thankful I have and had parents who pushed me further to learn and achieve great things. I also taught in inner city schools. The struggle is real. You touched on some facts.
Thanks for sharing this! I subbed too. I raise school supply donations every year for schools in LA. We donate to a nonprofit that assists at distributing them.
The prefixed notions people have on ENL instruction is overly wrought with Eurocentric beliefs. We as ENL teachers know the only means of acquiring a 2nd language is understanding through a native language. The role we play is a mediation and negotiation between a native language and an emerging bilingualism . Curiosity, empathy ,and patience- these are the most essential attributes of a language teacher , and I’m glad you shined light on all of them . Our job is far more than dictating grammar rules, it is indeed a form of healing to adapt students to life in a new country .
Hi Amber🎉♥️ You are exactly right about the perceptions and beliefs people hold about our kids and language learning. We have a very special role as ENL teachers to advocate and educate. Thank you for your sharing your in-depth insight. Your insight is appreciated. Thank you for all you do for English language learners. ♥️
Like they say, it takes a village to raise a child, is everything around the child what matters and will affect them in a good or bad way, I am still new in terms if school with my children but I find the montessori style is great for children to learn how to do basic lifestyle stuff rather than theory and lots of 📚 homework
I commend You for doing what you do ... teaching is such a amazing and under rated job. Especially now in days teachers don’t get the respect they deserve. Thankyou ❤️🤗
Wow - your video is like a quality documentary. I've worked in areas that are inner city to mid-upper class. I prefer the inner city as it challenges me as a teacher but it is hard. Talking about if your students see themselves in the curriculum is powerful. I'm going to look more closely to our curriculum and find ways to bring student lives and experiences into it. Thanks for your thoughts and all your work with your students!
Thank you so much for watching. My colleagues and I are looking to revamp our curriculum as well and incorporate our students' personal stories. They can learn so much from each other. If you have Latino students, I highly recommend Motivos Magazine. I'm actually going to be sharing about it at the November Teach Your Heart Out Conference! ❤️
This video was very inspiring for I am currently Getting a ged in order to go to college so I can teach too . You did a good job and I thank you for your teaching our youth !
Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching my video. It was a labor of love and near and dear to my heart. You are inspiration. The best of luck in all that you do in your future endeavors. ❤️
Hi there, Thank you for this wonderful message. I’m about a month in as para, at a title elementary school and internalizing a lot of their struggles. Providing them a safe, stable environment has been an absolute pleasure and opportunity. Understanding I’m not going to be able to reach every student is an amazing skill I’m going to enact going forward. Thank you again. Hope you’re well!
It's hard finding teachers like you who care alot about the students not just in school but they in home as well. It's good to see that someone is able 2 push them and let them know you can do well and can be something great in life despite your situation. I know as they get older they will never forget you and always say I remember that teacher I had that always believed in me
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing your very important thoughts. It helps me see these students’ perspectives...my heart breaks for them💔. I have a TRUE change of heart today...
Hi Myra! Thank you so much for watching my video and your kind words. I love that despite the barriers our students face, they are so resilient. They are stringer and braver than most kids I know. Where are you watching from? ☺️
You are really doing the work of what needs to be done, you were on the for front of our school systems and if there is anyone I would listen to for how it really is and what needs done!
The Language Lady I love it! It’s very hard work some days. I work at a T1 charter school and I have a very supportive team and admin. But still, It’s good to be reminded of why we do this!
This is very interesting. People don't always give teachers the recognition that you guys deserve. Thank you for all your sacrifices in trying to mold our future leaders.
In a way it’s so beautiful how culturally diverse your students are... also a challenge for the teachers trying to build that bridge and connect with different students with different backgrounds. You’re doing great! Thanks for sharing!
Yes, especially since we have all experienced school in our lives. It almost stops you in your tracks to think about the experiences of our past teachers.
Hi ! Thank you for this video, I’m an English teacher in the south of Paris and I agree with you, you need to get to know their world and then they’ll trust you and be able to listen and learn. Teaching is hard work but it’s so rewarding also that it’s worth it. I’m doing a video project with them ( the videos are available on my channel if u want to have a look ) , they put so much effort in it they’re amazing. Thanks again and take care
Hello there! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch my video. I just checked out your channel. These are excellent videos. I will recommend my students to check them out. Are you originally from the USA? So glad you reached out!
The Language Lady Hi! I’m French , I’ from Brest a city in the south West of France but I have worked one year at Bowdoin university ten years ago . I love the USA so each time I can, I teach English and try to share what I’ve learned . m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q_-paXPuMa4.html. In this video, we travel to Chicago to learn about « nighthawks » and the irregular verbs. My pupils ‘ final project was to travel to London and film sketches . They had written scenarios , everything was ready but it is cancelled because of covid .My pupils have worked on this for two years so this is terrible for them ... Here is an example of MarieMarthe ( my pupil) and two English partners m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e2Wia0WHfn8.html And you, where exactly do you teach?
You described how I feel on a daily basis. Our jobs are challenging especially now with distance learning. Many of my ELs are having a truly tough time.. they have much on their plates already and now this... I appreciate your honesty and vivid picture of working in an inner city school. I couldn’t agree with you more. As a first year ESL teacher, I thank you for your guidance too!
Thank you for the very kind words. My students have been expressing how bored they are. This is a hard time. Are you teaching them online? We can't because they don't all have access to technology.
@@TheLanguageLady Thank you for sharing so much information! The biggest challenge for my students is the need for teachers to be there to help. As ELs they rely on us to explain and demonstrate tasks. Luckily, all students in the district have been provided with a Chromebook - it is having Internet access as a big issue for many students within our district. I am posting assignments on Google Classroom and have started to implement Screencastify to explain tasks. It is a slow process and our students are overwhelmed with online teaching and its demands.