If Teachers Ran a School

Teachers Off Duty

Bored Teachers

Comedy, Stand-up

4.6 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 15 December 2024

⏱️ 76 minutes

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In this week's episode, the students truly have become the teachers.

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On this week’s episode of Teachers Off Duty, we're diving into an exciting (and hilarious) thought experiment: What if teachers ran a school? From more recess and PTO to ditching outdated dress codes and creating better prep time, we're dreaming up a school built by teachers for teachers—and students too, of course! Plus, we hear your thoughts, featuring calls from our amazing listeners.

They kick things off by sharing their top priorities:

-More Recess and Playtime: Jonathan champions the idea of more recess, not just for the kids but for teachers too. They explore how additional playtime can improve student behavior and enhance learning by providing necessary breaks throughout the day.

-Flexible PTO and Better Work-Life Balance: Leslie brings up the need for a realistic PTO system that acknowledges teachers' needs for personal days without the bureaucratic hassle. They discuss how this change could positively impact teachers' mental health and overall job satisfaction.

-Control Over Classroom Environment: Jess emphasizes the struggle of teaching in classrooms without proper air conditioning or heating. They all agree that something as simple as controlling the thermostat could make a significant difference in both teaching and learning experiences.

The conversation then shifts to dress codes, where they tackle the often sexist and outdated policies that disproportionately affect female students. Sharing personal anecdotes, they highlight the need for dress codes that are fair, inclusive, and reflective of real-world standards.

Standardized testing comes under scrutiny as well. The hosts discuss how these tests fail to accommodate different learning styles and don't accurately measure student growth or teacher effectiveness. They brainstorm alternative methods of assessment that could be more beneficial for students' long-term success.

Listeners also contribute their ideas through call-ins, suggesting:

-Rearranging classrooms so teachers can be next to their best friends.

-Revamping the school schedule to include more play and socializing after lunch.

-Eliminating biased dress codes to create a more comfortable environment for all students.

This episode is packed with laughter, insightful discussions, and a shared vision of a better educational system designed with teachers' insights at the forefront.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Do do do do do do do do dumb.
0:03.0	Hi, I'm Mike Rowe and I got nothing against celebrities.
0:06.0	In fact, I just interviewed Rob Lowe and Jason Alexander and they were terrific, but usually I interview people you've never heard of.
0:12.0	The plumber who makes 250 grand a year, the first responders who risk their lives to save complete and total strangers,
0:19.0	and the mad scientists who are about to change the world with a better mouse trap.
0:22.6	Those are the kinds of people I usually interview on the way I heard it,
0:26.1	and you're officially invited to give it a listen wherever you listen to podcast.
0:30.0	On this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty, we are talking all about if we ran a school,
0:36.1	what we would do. If we could run a school, all of the possibilities,
0:41.3	and also we get to hear from you. So you are not going to want to Teachers Off Duty. I am Teacher Tales of Miss Smith. And with me today for this very exciting episode, I have two amazing human beings. This lovely lady to my left,
1:15.2	can you please introduce yourself. I can. I am Leslie Rob of Leslie Robb comedy. And I'm a teacher.
1:22.5	And I'm a comedian. And I just like to have a lot of fun. So I know this is going to be a great
1:27.2	episode with my two people here, two friends here.
1:31.6	Oh, me too.
1:32.4	Oh, yeah.
1:32.5	Oh, yeah.
1:33.1	You're here.
1:34.3	Go ahead.
1:35.3	Yeah, I'm Jonathan Williams, aka Mr. Williams comedy.
1:39.2	And I, that's all that.
1:40.1	No one told me I had to do this.
1:42.6	I thought the intros were going to be handled by you.
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