Odds and Ends from the week

I am soooo tired. One week back at work and I'm knackered - what is wrong with me???? Still it's one more week closer to the end of the year.

Good news time. I got my phone bill today and, thank god, I'm no longer being charged for an internet connection I've never had so that's a huge weight off my shoulders.

Additional news, the school is running a CELTA course at the moment (entry level certification) and I had a couple of the trainees watch me teach today. One of the advantages of doing the DELTA is that I'm totally unconcerned about being observed - in fact I forgot they were in the room and they behaved perfectly. U was also observed but one of her CELTees was less than well behaved (U described him as having a stick up his backside). It always amazes me just how daft some people are. It's not that this person is going to be working with us but his recommendation will reflect his attitude and U has already told the DoS that the CELTee in not welcome in her classroom again.

People tend to think teaching is a one-person situation, you the teacher in the classroom (albeit with a room full of students) but the reality is that teachers have to be team players. We depend on each other for lesson ideas, shoulders to cry on, ears to whinge into and people who really do understand the demands made upon us. If you decide to play the prima donna in the staffroom you'll soon find yourself isolated - and that ain't a good feeling. Let's hope this guy listens during his tutorial.