Trouble-Mongers at School
There are many groups of trouble-mongers in my school's staff room.
First, the pursuers of merits. it's good to do good things for the well-being of school but what makes them hateful in my eyes is that they want every one to know what they do. The question of who contributes the most has always been a bone of contention among them. They drive you round the bend by belittling your contribution.
Second, the wielders of influence. Some veteran teachers are good in exerting their power over fledgling teachers. They make the young group follow whatever they do with a lemming-like obedience.Like the previous group, they call themselves the standard of quality.
Third, the malicious bullies. They like to tell jokes at the expense of quiet, introverted teachers. Claiming themselves as avid readers of motivational books, they boost their self-esteem by frequently reminding the latter group of their own weaknesses.
Fourth, the dissident teachers. Their chief mission in life is to turn all teachers against the Principal. They are vociferous, truculent and hostile.They will scald you with spiteful words if you disagree with their perception of the Principal.
Fifth, the whiners. They like to complain about the mounting workload on their shoulders. They welcome sympathies but also like to hint that you are not as hardworking as they are.
There are many other groups which make life difficult in the teachers' staff room but I don't know how to describe them with my limited vocabulary.
Of all the five groups of trouble-mongers. The wielders of influence are the best group of teachers. They can control students better than anyone.
First, the pursuers of merits. it's good to do good things for the well-being of school but what makes them hateful in my eyes is that they want every one to know what they do. The question of who contributes the most has always been a bone of contention among them. They drive you round the bend by belittling your contribution.
Second, the wielders of influence. Some veteran teachers are good in exerting their power over fledgling teachers. They make the young group follow whatever they do with a lemming-like obedience.Like the previous group, they call themselves the standard of quality.
Third, the malicious bullies. They like to tell jokes at the expense of quiet, introverted teachers. Claiming themselves as avid readers of motivational books, they boost their self-esteem by frequently reminding the latter group of their own weaknesses.
Fourth, the dissident teachers. Their chief mission in life is to turn all teachers against the Principal. They are vociferous, truculent and hostile.They will scald you with spiteful words if you disagree with their perception of the Principal.
Fifth, the whiners. They like to complain about the mounting workload on their shoulders. They welcome sympathies but also like to hint that you are not as hardworking as they are.
There are many other groups which make life difficult in the teachers' staff room but I don't know how to describe them with my limited vocabulary.
Of all the five groups of trouble-mongers. The wielders of influence are the best group of teachers. They can control students better than anyone.
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