The trials and tribulations of life at school, though they seemed so potentially life-altering and profoundly important, were, in reality, mere drops in the ocean compared with the veritable tsunami that is adulthood.
Personally, my memories of interminable boredom in the classroom are numerous. Perhaps that is why I proved such a scourge to my teachers' patience: because my own had been worn so very thin by the incessant mundanity of it all.
In such times, misbehavior is the lifeblood to which the educationally disenchanted so desperately cleave; determined, by any means necessary, to carve through the quotidian. There were, of course, innumerable conduits to mischief in the classroom, many of which involved the exasperation of the teacher.
One of the more harmless, though, was doodling absently on one's textbook. A perfect way to while away the hours in class, textbook doodling had the added advantage of being a fairly inconspicuous leisure activity. Here are hilarious examples.
1. Now that's a band I'd pay to see live
2. Morbid
3. This person is a genius
4. 21st century history
5. Now there's a textbook I'd enjoy reading
6. Great imagination
7. CPR as administered by a vampire
8. Like one of those books where you decide what happens next
9. Morbid
10. Who needs storage disks when you've got a t-rex?
11. This textbook just got a lot more readable
12. And next up to the plate...
13. I think we can all relate to this
13 examples there of how to alleviate the day-t-day struggles of trying to concentrate in class. Of course, you could throw all caution to the wind and actually, you know, learn something. Stranger things have happened.
School, when we were all apart of it in our respective parts of this giant spinning ball of variety, we all complained and moaned about those teachers we thought were a little square or gave us a hard time. If it wasn't us then we heard it and as well all the stories that prompted shouts and screams of "THAT'S NOT FAIR!" However, some of us, probably more than you'd think, were lucky and not only learned some life lessons but befriended our mentors and made a point of making those lessons and classes on the absolute dot. So in that theme, here is a collection of teachers that you'd be a fool to miss!
[post_page_title] #1 'My High School Art Teacher's Amazing Van Gogh Costume' [/post_page_title]
Many teachers are often seen to be boring and obsequious to the rules and regulations and devoid of all ability to have a little fun. Many teachers. Again, many teachers take their jobs seriously and that can flip on both the good and bad side of it all. This teacher clearly takes his work just as seriously as his fun.
[post_page_title] #2 'Today Was "Meme Day" At My Old High School For Homecoming Week. I Appreciate This Science Teacher Even More Now' [/post_page_title]
To encourage debate is the way to nurture the inquisitive mind and enrich the knowledge and development of minds that will go on to lead. Every word of that is true, but there are other far more humourous ways to encourage a little friendly discourse. Memes - who'd of thought they'd become so entrenched in the education system, eh? Well played, teacher!
Now listen here, don't deny it, substitute teachers were always easy targets and at least once we all took part in making their already difficult jobs even harder. In hindsight, it was more than cruel but thus are kids. However, some of them were always one step ahead. Had this been me in this classroom, I'd be praising this teacher's class act.
[post_page_title] #4 'My Face Physically Hurts From Smiling So Much Today, I Love Teaching You Guys" - 'My Professor, Who's Such A Good Soul' [/post_page_title]
Teachers are in the game for the sole purpose of giving developing minds what they need to grow and become the best they can be and there is no doubt therein. This next individual is very much all about his job in the best way. This is completely heartwarming, to say the least. I will gladly and with certainty assume that everyone in this class did ever-so well.
[post_page_title] #5 'Sitting In My Immunology Class When' [/post_page_title]
Again, it's easy to assume that teachers aren't cool or up to speed with what is currently down with the kids. It's easy to assume but also commonly enough completely off the mark. You what's cool? Episodic dramas about necrotic humanoids. Do you know what's not? Not vaccinating your kids? And finally, you WHO else is cool? THIS GUY.
[post_page_title] #6 'There Is A Student In Class Who Likes To Draw A Cat Of The Day. One Day That Student Wasn't In Class So The Teacher Drew One Instead' [/post_page_title]
Now, I don't know about you, but what I felt really stood a teacher out was how in touch with their students they were way beyond how well they were or weren't doing grade-wise. Teachers often become role models for any and when they are in touch with your personal traits, you're more than likely to respond to their wisdom and methods.
[post_page_title] #7 'My Professor's Door (Once You See It...)' [/post_page_title]
Sometimes you hear stories from the year above, the class next door or elsewhere about teachers who are coveted by their classes and spoke of highly by past students for a multitude of reasons. Tales travel far and feel like this next entry on this list is very much one of those fabled knowledge purveyors in his prime.
[post_page_title] #9 'On A Door In The Health Sciences Building At School' [/post_page_title]
Pushing boundaries is a term that has near-limitless contexts. Enter this absolute masterful signposting. I have no words, other than that Reddit user BootsOfDanger has a username that's more than appropriate.
[post_page_title] #10 'Our Teacher Told Us To Get In Groups And Practice Theses Shakespearean Insults, I Love English A Lot More' [/post_page_title]
My best friend is a teacher, and he assures me that when it comes to controlling a group of children, nothing is more important than an adaptable strategy. For example, how do you curb swearing and unruly behavior? Well... You make it part of the lesson! This teacher has managed to produce something all of our sinfully boring Shakespeare lessons needed.
[post_page_title] #11 'My Teacher Raises A Picture Of His Own Face To Make Sure No Student Is Lost During The Fire Drill' [/post_page_title]
Ah, fire drills, boring, often unorganized and repetitive but still important that you nail it, get it right, get out and stay safe. That's the end game, but there is some wiggle room for different methods - apparently.
[post_page_title] #12 'My Professor Asked Me To Bring My 7-Week-Old Kitten To The Class. He Learned A Lot About Poetry' [/post_page_title]
Leniency, special conditions - call it what you want, this teacher did. What's brilliant about this here image is that despite the wandering feline, bar one student looking up as it nears him, the rest are soundly getting on with their assigned task. This teacher cares not how the work gets done, just that it does.
[post_page_title] #13 'Spotted In The Window Of A Biology Professor Office At A Community College' [/post_page_title]
On a serious note, the fact that many in the western world and many other developed countries are spoiled and treated to free education is not something that should be taken lightly. Such sentiment is precisely the mantra and ethos on which this teacher adheres to and champions. Fun is fun, but knowledge is power, kids!
[post_page_title] #14 'The Coolest Math Teacher In Town' [/post_page_title]
I was and absolutely still am, incredibly bad with maths and any kind of task that requires numbers, my day job involves this very field on a regular basis and in truth, I still struggle to this day. I had good teachers but I just didn't get it! However, after seeing this next image, perhaps going back to ye olde schoolhouse is in order... Brilliant x Infinity = This teacher.
[post_page_title] #15 'My Professor Gets The Internet' [/post_page_title]
Teachers who excel teach and purvey knowledge you didn't even release was so crucial to a given field. The term "easy mistake to make" is thrown around a lot these days and this professor is well aware. Positive and humorous reinforcement at its finest class. Take Note!
[post_page_title] #16 'My Teacher Hand Draws/Writes Memes And Jokes Every Day' [/post_page_title]
We all remember it, the dreaded walk into the first and last lessons of the day, the fear that time will stop. The slight glint of hope reflecting off the windows before the dreariest of starts quashes your hope of an easy hour or two. This teacher knew it too. Not only did they know it, but they knew that in order to do their job and make it as painless as possible for those relying on them. I laughed, a lot. So, Mr. JokeMeme, I hear you're doing night classes now? Where do I sign up?
[post_page_title] #17 'So My Drivers' Ed Teacher Only Has 3 Fingers On His Left Hand And Took Advantage Of It When He Went To A Museum' [/post_page_title]
Amusing? Check. A quality often sought after in a teacher or instructor? Check. More to it? Absolutely. Yes, it's funny and likely prompted more than a minor chuckle from this student but what it really says is - rock your differences and own your disadvantages, being unique is to be powerful.
[post_page_title] #18 'My Math Teacher's Board Today' [/post_page_title]
Endgame spoilers? That was a tough week or two when all your mates, colleagues and family had seen it before you and using the internet in any capacity was precarious at best. It wasn't any better in the presence of other humans either, and this teacher knew it. Mr. Scrubbed Out Name knew exactly what to do and how to lay down the rules.
[post_page_title] #19 'This High School History Teacher Has Been Drawing Picture Of The Day For His Students The Past Five Years' [/post_page_title]
It's the little touches that often make an experience, and when it comes to methods of teaching, in any subject, this golden rule stands. It all boils back to the first impression or the first thing seen or heard that day and no matter what the subject or who walked through his doors, this teacher was well and truly well-ahead of the metaphorical game.
[post_page_title] #20 'This High School History Teacher Has Been Drawing Picture Of The Day For His Students The Past Five Years' [/post_page_title]
Once again, we are talking about control. Classes and lectures require structure and that can only be with strict rules and methods in order to make it all work and not boil-over off onto the side. Teachers have to quash certain things before they reach fruition and redundant lines of questioning are often at the very top of the list!
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit]] [[pagebreak]]
[post_page_title] #21 'I See Your Teacher's Yearbook Photo, And I Raise You This. 2 Years In A Row' [/post_page_title]
Being British, yearbooks aren't really something you see a lot of here, it's crept in certainly, but it remains far more of a North American phenomenon. That said, if you're going do it, do it right. Take note, UK schools... What we have here is a timely, and in this case, an annual reminder that teachers are people too and not just mindless automatons.
[post_page_title] #22 'My Teacher Said If The Class Could Get An 80% Test Average On Our First Exam He Would Dress Up As Batman For A Day. A Pic From The Day We Got Our Test Results Back' [/post_page_title]
One important lesson we all must learn in this thing called life is that if we say we are going to do something... we damn-well do it. You've nailed it, Mr. Wayne.
[post_page_title] #23 'My Professor Gave Me A Present Today' [/post_page_title]
Another important life lesson is to learn to laugh and take a joke and in this case, it also ties into the fact, outside of your family circle, teachers have the prerogative to rip on you just a little bit. Littleboycat obviously took this very well and so should he, teachers take a great deal of ridicule from their class, why shouldn't they give it back?
[post_page_title] #24 'My Professor Brought In A 10 Mb Hard Disk From The 1960's' [/post_page_title]
Unfortunately, due to my pre-1960's hard drive, I am unable to say much on this ent- *various computer noises* Apologies, just had to upgrade. Now, where was I? Oh yes! This teacher is a prime example of why each one of them should be given a chance, the subject may pre-exist the teacher, but it is the teacher that makes it.
[post_page_title] #25 'My History Teacher's Presidential PEZ Collection' [/post_page_title]
History is a subject that divides many. I have a history degree and many find that difficult to fathom as they see it as the most sinfully boring of subjects. However, much like the class who witnessed the below, the right teacher is all you need. Making history all the sweeter. Who is your favorite PEZ-ident?
[post_page_title] #27 'My Professor Lost His Pointer. He's Been Using This For The Past Couple Classes' [/post_page_title]
Improvise and adapt! Use the force! Lost his pointer? Or fell to the Darkside? Who knows and who cares? The job is being done, his way and probably ONLY his way... Let the anger flow through you.
[post_page_title] #28 'We Had A Test Today And My Teacher Couldn't Make It So He Told The Sub To Put This On The Screen' [/post_page_title]
Knowing your teacher is with you every step of the way is not only affirmation of their commitment but also instills a feeling of confidence in the class. This is a tried and tested method and practice in contemporary teaching and from my own experience, I can safely say it works. However, each to their own on how you go about it, teachers!
[post_page_title] #28 'My Professor Said He Spent Two Hours Trying To Match His Powerpoint With His Tie' [/post_page_title]
I am told by my teacher friends that going the extra mile is something required on the daily and intrinsic to the role of teacher no matter at what level. As a student, it was always something nice to see and beneficial to all those involved. This next example may well be a little wacky, but it's faultless all the same...
[post_page_title] #29 'My Teacher Put Up A Picture Of Himself On His Door So It Looks Like He's In His Office' [/post_page_title]
Once again, I don't have a huge amount to say on this other than it's more proof of teachers being part of humanity rather than being cold, unfeeling automatons. I'm sure baked_potato17's teacher was there when required but a little push back on the piss-taking shows true character and only makes me want to attend this man's lessons even more.
As stated before, this list is in no order but after scrolling through the archives of teaching-brilliance that I have at my disposal for this and recouping all the time I lost to laughter, we are at the end and what better way to end than with this... The presence of a good boy or an excellent hound is an educational aid and a half. Why is this pooch dressed like a princess, who knows? But I'm sure these students were more than relaxed and in good humor as a result.
School, when we were all apart of it in our respective parts of this giant spinning ball of variety, we all doubtlessly complained and moaned and cursed about those teachers we thought were a little square or gave us a hard time. If it wasn't us then we heard it and as well all the stories that prompted repeated shouts and screams of 'THAT'S NOT FAIR' and all that.
However, some of us, probably more than you'd think, were lucky and not only learned some life lessons worth heeding but befriended our mentors and made a point of making those lessons and classes on the absolute dot. I have some fond memories myself, so in that theme, here is a collection of teachers that you'd be a fool to miss.
[post_page_title] #1 'My High School Art Teacher's Amazing Van Gogh Costume' [/post_page_title]
Many teachers are often seen to be boring and obsequious to the rules and regulations and devoid of all ability to have a little fun. Many teachers.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / vitaefinem]]
Again, many teachers take their jobs seriously and that can flip on both the good and bad side of it all. This teacher clearly takes his work just as seriously as his fun.
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[post_page_title] #2 'Today Was "Meme Day" At My Old High School For Homecoming Week. I Appreciate This Science Teacher Even More Now' [/post_page_title]
To encourage debate is the way to nurture the inquisitive mind and enrich the knowledge and development of minds that will go on to lead. Every word of that is true, but there are other far more humourous ways to encourage a little friendly discourse.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / Ginger_King]]
Memes - who'd of thought they'd become so entrenched in the education system, eh? Well played, teacher!
Now listen here, don't deny it, substitute teachers were always easy targets and at least once we all took part in making their already difficult jobs even harder. In hindsight, it was more than cruel but thus are kids. However, some of them were always one step ahead.
Had this been me in this classroom, I'd be praising this teacher's class act. Spoilers are not preferable but, this is legendary.
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[post_page_title] #4 'My Face Physically Hurts From Smiling So Much Today, I Love Teaching You Guys" - 'My Professor, Who's Such A Good Soul' [/post_page_title]
Teachers are in the game for the sole purpose of giving developing minds what they need to grow and become the best they can be and there is no doubt therein. This next individual is very much all about his job in the best way.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / MattyIce6969]]
This is completely heartwarming, to say the least. I will gladly and with certainty assume that everyone in this class did ever-so well at the end of it all. Hat's off.
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[post_page_title] #5 'Sitting In My Immunology Class When' [/post_page_title]
Again, it's easy to assume that teachers aren't cool or up to speed with what is currently down with the kids. It's easy to assume but also commonly enough completely off the mark.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / pants2422]]
You what's cool? Episodic dramas about necrotic humanoids. Do you know what's not? Not vaccinating your kids? And finally, you WHO else is cool? THIS GUY.
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[post_page_title] #6 'There Is A Student In Class Who Likes To Draw A Cat Of The Day. One Day That Student Wasn't In Class So The Teacher Drew One Instead' [/post_page_title]
Now, I don't know about you, but what I felt really stood a teacher out was how in touch with their students they were way beyond how well they were or weren't doing grade-wise.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / CynilAli]]
Teachers often become role models for any and when they are in touch with your personal traits, you're more than likely to respond to their wisdom and methods. This is something that this teacher absolutely unambiguously has down to a T.
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[post_page_title] #7 'My Professor's Door (Once You See It...)' [/post_page_title]
Sometimes you hear stories from the year above, the class next door or elsewhere about teachers who are coveted by their classes and spoke of highly by past students for a multitude of reasons. Tales travel far and feel like this next entry on this list is very much one of those fabled knowledge purveyors in his prime.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / CantFindBacon]]
I have so, so many questions and a bucket-load of admiration! If this teacher's sense of humor is anything to go by, I'm going back to school.
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[post_page_title] #9 'On A Door In The Health Sciences Building At School' [/post_page_title]
Pushing boundaries is a term that has near-limitless contexts. Enter this absolute masterful signposting.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / BootsOfDanger]]
I have no words, other than that Reddit user BootsOfDanger has a username that's more than appropriate.
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[post_page_title] #10 'Our Teacher Told Us To Get In Groups And Practice Theses Shakespearean Insults, I Love English A Lot More' [/post_page_title]
My best friend is a teacher, and he assures me that when it comes to controlling a group of children, nothing is more important than an adaptable strategy. For example, how do you curb swearing and unruly behavior? Well...
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / karthilogan]]
You make it part of the lesson! This teacher has managed to produce something that all of our sinfully boring Shakespeare lessons back in the day needed. Before you move on, maybe try to work some of these into your vocab for the next time a tirade of insults is required.
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[post_page_title] #11 'My Teacher Raises A Picture Of His Own Face To Make Sure No Student Is Lost During The Fire Drill' [/post_page_title]
Ah, fire drills, boring, often unorganized and repetitive but still important that you nail it, get it right, get out and stay safe. That's the end game, but there is some wiggle room for different methods - apparently.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / ImIsaacOk]]
"And the award for the most organized class-fire drill goes to-"
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[post_page_title] #12 'My Professor Asked Me To Bring My 7-Week-Old Kitten To The Class. He Learned A Lot About Poetry' [/post_page_title]
Leniency, special conditions - call it what you want, this teacher did.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / maddigains]]
What's brilliant about this here image is that despite the wandering feline, bar one student looking up as it nears him, the rest are soundly getting on with their assigned task. This teacher cares not how the work gets done, just that it does. I'm sure attendance here in Mr. Bring You Cat's class was always way beyond the minimum requirement from this point on!
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[post_page_title] #13 'Spotted In The Window Of A Biology Professor Office At A Community College' [/post_page_title]
On a serious note, the fact that many in the western world and many other developed countries are spoiled and treated to free education is not something that should be taken lightly. Such sentiment is precisely the mantra and ethos on which this teacher adheres to and champions.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / ktbird7]]
Fun is fun, but knowledge is power, kids!
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[post_page_title] #14 'The Coolest Math Teacher In Town' [/post_page_title]
I was and absolutely still am, incredibly bad with maths and any kind of task that requires numbers, my day job involves this very field on a regular basis and in truth, I still struggle to this day. I had good teachers but I just didn't get it! However, after seeing this next image, perhaps going back to ye olde schoolhouse is in order...
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / longslowclap]]
Brilliant x Infinity = This teacher.
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[post_page_title] #15 'My Professor Gets The Internet' [/post_page_title]
Teachers who excel teach and purvey knowledge you didn't even release was so crucial to a given field.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / ccxxcc]]
The term "easy mistake to make" is thrown around a lot these days and this professor is well aware. Positive and humorous reinforcement at its finest class. Take Note!
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[post_page_title] #16 'My Teacher Hand Draws/Writes Memes And Jokes Every Day' [/post_page_title]
We all remember it, the dreaded walk into the first and last lessons of the day, the fear that time will stop. The slight glint of hope reflecting off the windows before the dreariest of starts quashes your hope of an easy hour or two. This teacher knew it too.
Not only did they know it, but they knew that in order to do their job and make it as painless as possible for those relying on them. I laughed, a lot. So, Mr. JokeMeme, I hear you're doing night classes now? Where do I sign up?
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[post_page_title] #17 'So My Drivers' Ed Teacher Only Has 3 Fingers On His Left Hand And Took Advantage Of It When He Went To A Museum' [/post_page_title]
Amusing? Check. A quality often sought after in a teacher or instructor? Check. More to it? Absolutely.
Yes, it's funny and likely prompted more than a minor chuckle from this student but what it really says is - rock your differences and own your disadvantages, being unique is to be powerful.
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[post_page_title] #18 'My Math Teacher's Board Today' [/post_page_title]
Endgame spoilers? That was a tough week or two when all your mates, colleagues and family had seen it before you and using the internet in any capacity was precarious at best. It wasn't any better in the presence of other humans either, and this teacher knew it.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / superman743]]
Mr. Scrubbed Out Name knew exactly what to do and how to lay down the rules. Harsh to some, but necessary to others.
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[post_page_title] #19 'This High School History Teacher Has Been Drawing Picture Of The Day For His Students The Past Five Years' [/post_page_title]
It's the little touches that often make an experience, and when it comes to methods of teaching, in any subject, this golden rule stands.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / jmayne]]
It all boils back to the first impression or the first thing seen or heard that day and no matter what the subject or who walked through his doors, this teacher was well and truly well-ahead of the metaphorical game.
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[post_page_title] #20 'This High School History Teacher Has Been Drawing Picture Of The Day For His Students The Past Five Years' [/post_page_title]
Once again, we are talking about control. Classes and lectures require structure and that can only be with strict rules and methods in order to make it all work and not boil-over off onto the side. Teachers have to quash certain things before they reach fruition and redundant lines of questioning are often at the very top of the list!
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit]]
Now, I can imagine watching your red-faced, frustrated teacher begin to undress in the middle of debunking another stupid theory or line of inquiry quite unnerving, normally. Normal, however, isn't some we are paying too much attention to here though is it? What an absolute genius.
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[post_page_title] #21 'I See Your Teacher's Yearbook Photo, And I Raise You This. 2 Years In A Row' [/post_page_title]
Being British, yearbooks aren't really something you see a lot of here, it's crept in certainly, but it remains far more of a North American phenomenon. That said, if you're going do it, do it right. Take note, UK schools...
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / xSpaz]]
What we have here is a timely, and in this case, an annual reminder that teachers are people too and not just mindless automatons.
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[post_page_title] #22 'My Teacher Said If The Class Could Get An 80% Test Average On Our First Exam He Would Dress Up As Batman For A Day. A Pic From The Day We Got Our Test Results Back' [/post_page_title]
One important lesson we all must learn in this thing called life is that if we say we are going to do something...
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / shutupdangit]]
...we damn-well do it. You've nailed it, Mr. Wayne.
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[post_page_title] #23 'My Professor Gave Me A Present Today' [/post_page_title]
Another important life lesson is to learn to laugh and take a joke and in this case, it also ties into the fact, outside of your family circle, teachers have the prerogative to rip on you just a little bit.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / Littleboycat]]
Littleboycat obviously took this very well and so should he, teachers take a great deal of ridicule from their class, why shouldn't they give it back? Do you want a boring teacher? Of course not! You'd learn nothing!
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[post_page_title] #24 'My Professor Brought In A 10 Mb Hard Disk From The 1960's' [/post_page_title]
Unfortunately, due to my pre-1960's hard drive, I am unable to say much on this ent-
*various computer noises* Apologies, just had to upgrade. Now, where was I? Oh yes! This teacher is a prime example of why each one of them should be given a chance, the subject may pre-exist the teacher, but it is the teacher that makes it.
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[post_page_title] #25 'My History Teacher's Presidential PEZ Collection' [/post_page_title]
History is a subject that divides many. I have a history degree and many find that difficult to fathom as they see it as the most sinfully boring of subjects. However, much like the class who witnessed the below, the right teacher is all you need.
Making history all the sweeter. Who is your favorite PEZ-ident?
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[post_page_title] #26 'Newton's Third Law Of Motion: As Demonstrated By My Professor, A Skateboard, And A Fire Extinguisher' [/post_page_title]
The more I move through this list, the more I smile.
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / likwitsnake]]
Teachers are absolute heroes. Why would you not want to attend classes taught by this man?
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[post_page_title] #27 'My Professor Lost His Pointer. He's Been Using This For The Past Couple Classes' [/post_page_title]
Improvise and adapt! Use the force!
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / adambrukirer]]
Lost his pointer? Or fell to the Darkside? Who knows and who cares? The job is being done, his way and probably ONLY his way... Let the anger flow through you.
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[post_page_title] #28 'We Had A Test Today And My Teacher Couldn't Make It So He Told The Sub To Put This On The Screen' [/post_page_title]
Knowing your teacher is with you every step of the way is not only affirmation of their commitment but also instills a feeling of confidence in the class. This is a tried and tested method and practice in contemporary teaching and from my own experience, I can safely say it works. However, each to their own on how you go about it, teachers!
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / Dragonkeepe]]
This teacher clearly took his educational mandate with the utmost seriousness and even in absence, his presence was ubiquitous in the lives of his students.
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[post_page_title] #28 'My Professor Said He Spent Two Hours Trying To Match His Powerpoint With His Tie' [/post_page_title]
I am told by my teacher friends that going the extra mile is something required on the daily and intrinsic to the role of teacher no matter at what level. As a student, it was always something nice to see and beneficial to all those involved. This next example may well be a little wacky, but it's faultless all the same...
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / coltonkemp]]
If this professor saw color-coordination to be in the best interests of his flock of sorts then so be it. For why would you question a man whose commitment went as far as using his tie is an educational aid? It's so ridiculous, it must work!
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[post_page_title] #29 'My Teacher Put Up A Picture Of Himself On His Door So It Looks Like He's In His Office' [/post_page_title]
Once again, I don't have a huge amount to say on this other than it's more proof of teachers being part of humanity rather than being cold, unfeeling automatons.
I'm sure baked_potato17's teacher was there when required but a little push back on the piss-taking shows true character and only makes me want to attend this man's lessons even more.
As stated before, this list is in no order but after scrolling through the archives of teaching-brilliance that I have at my disposal for this and recouping all the time I lost to laughter, we are at the end and what better way to end than with this...
[[imagecaption|| Credit: Reddit / FearmyBeard21]]
The presence of a good boy or an excellent hound is an educational aid and a half. Why is this pooch dressed like a princess, who knows? Why is he there exactly? Again, who knows? But I'm sure these students were more than relaxed and in good humor as a result.
Wait a minute? That where is the professor? I can see his glasses next to the do-
I hope you've enjoyed this as much as I have. I'm going back to school.
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Teachers are the individuals we likely all hated beyond all-belief when we were kids or rebellious, assertive teenagers. Hated to the point where we would play up or encourage and "egg-on" those who had the courage to misbehave. In some of the classes I attended in the middle of my compulsory education, chaos was king, and the way many of us acted, myself included, must have been a nightmare to be on the receiving end of.
In all honesty, and I think later in life, we will all unanimously agree, teachers are the heroes of the modern age for the way they face and the adversity they overcome each day. However, these seemingly and commonly perceived to be insurmountable odds aren't always won by playing by the very book taught! Rather some teachers twisted and intelligently turned upon the jokers, forcing them into being the very joke themselves.
So, here we are, 30 examples, in no particular order, of teachers getting their own well and truly back!
[post_page_title]#1 A Note On My English Teachers Door[/post_page_title]
Beginning this list, we have a teacher showing how clued-up and clued in they really are into what their students say about them and their classes. Never underestimate your elders, kids!
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To their credit, the teacher sees their point well and truly made, yet leaves the student in question anonymous for the most part. Again, well played.
[post_page_title]#2 Teacher Wrote “See Me After School”[/post_page_title]
Many moons ago, when I was still in compulsory education, it was a common occurrence that students who were doing extremely well in school, either or in general or at that time, would become a little cocky in the assurance of such good work.
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This teacher absolutely nailed such behavior, setting this student straight through hilarious fear tactics.
It worked, didn't it? Lessons were learned.
[post_page_title]#3 Psychology Professor Trolls Two Of His Students[/post_page_title]
There are many age-old maxims that pertain to making an example of individuals and groups in order to outlaw or improve certain circumstances or traits. It's something that is still the case to this day in many places of work but especially in schools.
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The professor executes such exercise in the most beautifully manipulative way suitable to her station and it's brilliant.
[post_page_title]#4 My Professor's Got Jokes [/post_page_title]
One way to achieve harmony and a less troubled classroom environment is to assert dominance in all ways appropriate. To do so in ways that will not only give you hegemony over the unruly mob but methods that will also garner respect.
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Many of my friends are teachers and they use this method. The above example would impress even them.
[post_page_title]#5 He Does This Every Test So We Don’t Cheat[/post_page_title]
Each to their own. This teacher knows the game. He knows that people will cheat if they can, and he also is aware of his own biology, in that it sadly hasn't enabled him to see from the back of his cranium.
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"If it works, it works" is clearly the motto of this teacher, and it clearly works.
[post_page_title]#6 An Awesome Yet Evil Professor[/post_page_title]
When students get older, the amount that they can give and take a little verbal abuse, banter and practical jokes, as a rule, increases annually. This is something that the professor in this next example us more than aware of.
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If there was ever an example of a professor or person in power within the realm of education having unambiguous control of their charges, its utterly this genius.
[post_page_title]#7 The Professor Is Not Mad... Just Disappointed[/post_page_title]
The moan, the winge, the lecture, the full-blown deconstruction of students' arrogance. We'd be all be lying to ourselves if we said we hadn't fallen prey to it. Sometimes, it made things worse and sometimes, just sometimes, orchestrated the right way, proved more than effective in getting the point across.
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Not only is this brutal, but in the manner it's written, gets the point across in a crystal clear fashion - so much so that I really hope this wastes of this professors time wised-up.
[post_page_title]#8 He Asked The Teacher For A Pen[/post_page_title]
When in education, you get to a certain age as an individual where the ability to bring something to scribble notes with or write an exam is expected. But, if it kept happening, and it was getting embarrassing, how would a good teacher deal with it?
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Like this. I should think that this student never, ever, in a million quills forgot his pen again.
[post_page_title]#9 My Chemistry Teacher's Solution To People Stealing Her Calculators[/post_page_title]
I remember teachers becoming highly irritated at the prospect of their equipment disappearing, and when it actually did, all hell would break loose!
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Or was that brick-loose? I can't remember.
[post_page_title]#10 I Fell For It (Troll Teacher)[/post_page_title]
For this next example, I can only imagine what this class was or wasn't doing to such an extent to warrant such a complex effort. Scroll down!
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And they all got straights As, never messed around, misbehaved or missed a deadline ever again.
[post_page_title]#11 Dressing As Professor Quirrell[/post_page_title]
"In order to beat them, sometimes, you must join them and be better than they have ever been" - This Teacher.
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To give this excellent cosplay a little context, this fountain of knowledge was sick of the constant comments and jokes directed at him, suggesting that he strongly resembled Lord Voldermort from the Harry Potter franchise. So, this was his response.
Maybe he did find the stone?
[post_page_title]My Chemistry Teacher Set The Table On Fire[/post_page_title]
Fire destroys all! Even dissension in the ranks of young minds hell-bent on misbehaving!
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That's a sure-fire way of burning the opposition.
[post_page_title]#13 Teachers Have Just As Much Of Humorous Side[/post_page_title]
Do the scroll!
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Never underestimate teachers or simply subscribe to the belief that they are all mindless, authoritative and emotionless drones, they are people too, infinitely hilarious people.
[post_page_title]#14 My Uni Lecturer Has A Photo Of Him Sitting On His Desk On The Window. I Paid 9k To These Trolls![/post_page_title]
Bitter? This student? I absolutely have no idea what you are trying to infer.
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An utter legend? This teacher? I completely concur with what you are trying to infer.
[post_page_title]#15 My Professor's Desktop Before Our Final Exam[/post_page_title]
I had a few teachers back in the day that would do this or rather things like. They would do it so subtly and so skillfully that by the time the entered the room or began to teach something a little heavy going, the students would have given them their undivided attention.
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El Teacho is not to be messed with.
[post_page_title]#16 Our Biology Teacher Brought A Skeleton To Class[/post_page_title]
This one is a little more lighthearted and likely as a result of a teacher who actually really fond of his class and of his commitment to teaching them.
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The caption on the original entry read as follows: "Our biology teacher bought a skeleton to class yesterday and now everyone's treating it as if its part of the class - so I'm going to!"
The system works!
[post_page_title]#17 My Professor Really Brought A Mf Coffin To Class To Say “Yall Test Scores Had Me Dead"[/post_page_title]
Impressive.
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Very, impressive.
[post_page_title]#18 Did My Professor Just...[/post_page_title]
"Did he just what? Answer your question? No, there was something else?"
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"Oh I see, yes he did and did it well."
Teachers are teachers for a reason and yet their intelligence, and how they choose to use it, is still nothing short of amazing.
[post_page_title]#19 My Brother Lost His Recorder And The Teacher Still Made Him Perform[/post_page_title]
I can't decide if this one is a little cruel or not. I'm sure it is, but teaching younger people, especially tiny-humans, the basic responsibility of well, responsibility is paramount surely?
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Yes, yes it is and sometimes it's also funny.
[post_page_title]#20 So My Teacher Had Us Do A Lab Today And...[/post_page_title]
... well, what are you waiting for?! Scroll on!
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I'm sure many were questioning whether this teacher was fit to be in charge of people's kids but either way, that's one way to make light of a situation.
[post_page_title]#21 When Your Professor Is Feeling Savage[/post_page_title]
Generally speaking, if you're sat in a classroom, you're either there to learn because that's what a school is at a compulsory level or you have chosen to be there. When either of the boxes are ticked and students show a complete disregard to the process, then it understandably irritates teachers. Onward ye scroll!
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Today on: Minimal words make big statements!
[post_page_title]#22 Math Teacher Got Tired Of Kids Not Returning Her Pencils[/post_page_title]
Passive aggression is a method that when in a position of power, shows true intention and preference. Given the state of contemporary politics, its terrifying, given the state of this next example, it's more than amusing!
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That said, the joke is on this teacher if this teacheroo had a room full of Beliebers...
But THAT said, based on the excellence of this transgression, they clearly know their audience.
[post_page_title]#23 Asked My Teacher For A Letter Of Recommendation...[/post_page_title]
*giggles to self*
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*giggles to self some more*
What? It's fun! Especially as this once happened to me at university.
[post_page_title]#24 Never Say "Yo" To Your Professor[/post_page_title]
Chris clearly thought that he had the bravado and the intelligence to get away with not turning up to class, he thought that emailing his oracle of knowledge give him the answers he needed. Chris was wrong.
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The oracle decides whether you are intelligent or not, Chris and it has given you your task.
Brilliant.
[post_page_title]#25 Professor Just Started Updating The Course Site And Added This Photo[/post_page_title]
Nagging sometimes works, sometimes it doesn't. It indeed is what it ultimately is.
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Passive aggression strikes again and is exponentially more (super) effective.
[post_page_title]#26 When You Don't Show Up For Spanish Class And Your Teacher Is Extra As Hell[/post_page_title]
Back to the image that drew you here is where we find ourselves now! But why? Why must we see this again?
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Because, my young students, teachers are adept at many things and owning students who abuse their power is one of them!
This was obviously taken in jest, but I felt the need to be dramatic! If you don't like it, put me in detention.
[post_page_title]#27 My Son's Teacher Is Proud Of Me![/post_page_title]
This is one of the better entries on this list. This teacher clearly knows the capabilities of his charges!
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Ryan's dad has been rumbled. Be honest with yourself now - how many times did your teachers spot your parent's own hand in your work?!
[post_page_title]#28 My English Teacher Put This On The Clock During Finals. How Clever![/post_page_title]
If that isn't motivational, what is?!
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Nothing, this is all.
[post_page_title] #29 This Is Incredible[/post_page_title]
This one is a little heart-warming but also a clever-little "get back" at easily distracted students.
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And you know what? See for yourself, it bloody worked! What an excellent way to inspire confidence AND eliminate chatting during a test!
[post_page_title]#30 I Think The Teacher Is Sick Of The Our Class[/post_page_title]
To close, we have a teacher that has although unequivocally had enough and sat on the fence with one leg over passive-aggressive and the other dangling over all-out war, has completely controllably, dealt with their unruly students in the best way.
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Why would you cross this teacher again? It would be pointless! If anything, you'd want to learn such emotionally deconstructive power!
Excellent job teach, excellent job.
I hoped you laughed and reminisced as much as I did! Be sure to tell your kids to absolutely not underestimate their teachers!
School, when we were all apart of it in our respective parts of this giant spinning ball of variety, we all complained and moaned about those teachers we thought were a little square or gave us a hard time. If it wasn’t us then we heard it and as well all the stories that prompted shouts and screams of “THAT’S NOT FAIR!” However, some of us, probably more than you’d think, were lucky and not only learned some life lessons but befriended our mentors and made a point of making those lessons and classes on the absolute dot. So in that theme, here is a collection of teachers that you’d be a fool to miss!
[post_page_title] #1 'My High School Art Teacher's Amazing Van Gogh Costume' [/post_page_title]
Many teachers are often seen to be boring and obsequious to the rules and regulations and devoid of all ability to have a little fun. Many teachers.
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Again, many teachers take their jobs seriously and that can flip on both the good and bad side of it all. This teacher clearly takes his work just as seriously as his fun.
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[post_page_title] #2 'Today Was "Meme Day" At My Old High School For Homecoming Week. I Appreciate This Science Teacher Even More Now' [/post_page_title]
To encourage debate is the way to nurture the inquisitive mind and enrich the knowledge and development of minds that will go on to lead. Every word of that is true, but there are other far more humourous ways to encourage a little friendly discourse.
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Memes - who'd of thought they'd become so entrenched in the education system, eh? Well played, teacher!
Now listen here, don't deny it, substitute teachers were always easy targets and at least once we all took part in making their already difficult jobs even harder. In hindsight, it was more than cruel but thus are kids. However, some of them were always one step ahead.
Had this been me in this classroom, I'd be praising this teacher's class act. Spoilers are not preferable but, this is legendary.
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[post_page_title] #4 'My Face Physically Hurts From Smiling So Much Today, I Love Teaching You Guys" - 'My Professor, Who's Such A Good Soul' [/post_page_title]
Teachers are in the game for the sole purpose of giving developing minds what they need to grow and become the best they can be and there is no doubt therein. This next individual is very much all about his job in the best way.
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This is completely heartwarming, to say the least. I will gladly and with certainty assume that everyone in this class did ever-so well at the end of it all. Hat's off.
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[post_page_title] #5 'Sitting In My Immunology Class When' [/post_page_title]
Again, it's easy to assume that teachers aren't cool or up to speed with what is currently down with the kids. It's easy to assume but also commonly enough completely off the mark.
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You what's cool? Episodic dramas about necrotic humanoids. Do you know what's not? Not vaccinating your kids? And finally, you WHO else is cool? THIS GUY.
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[post_page_title] #6 'There Is A Student In Class Who Likes To Draw A Cat Of The Day. One Day That Student Wasn't In Class So The Teacher Drew One Instead' [/post_page_title]
Now, I don't know about you, but what I felt really stood a teacher out was how in touch with their students they were way beyond how well they were or weren't doing grade-wise.
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Teachers often become role models for any and when they are in touch with your personal traits, you're more than likely to respond to their wisdom and methods. This is something that this teacher absolutely unambiguously has down to a T.
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[post_page_title] #7 'My Professor's Door (Once You See It...)' [/post_page_title]
Sometimes you hear stories from the year above, the class next door or elsewhere about teachers who are coveted by their classes and spoke of highly by past students for a multitude of reasons. Tales travel far and feel like this next entry on this list is very much one of those fabled knowledge purveyors in his prime.
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I have so, so many questions and a bucket-load of admiration! If this teacher's sense of humor is anything to go by, I'm going back to school.
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[post_page_title] #9 'On A Door In The Health Sciences Building At School' [/post_page_title]
Pushing boundaries is a term that has near-limitless contexts. Enter this absolute masterful signposting.
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I have no words, other than that Reddit user BootsOfDanger has a username that's more than appropriate.
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[post_page_title] #10 'Our Teacher Told Us To Get In Groups And Practice Theses Shakespearean Insults, I Love English A Lot More' [/post_page_title]
My best friend is a teacher, and he assures me that when it comes to controlling a group of children, nothing is more important than an adaptable strategy. For example, how do you curb swearing and unruly behavior? Well...
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You make it part of the lesson! This teacher has managed to produce something that all of our sinfully boring Shakespeare lessons back in the day needed. Before you move on, maybe try to work some of these into your vocab for the next time a tirade of insults is required.
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[post_page_title] #11 'My Teacher Raises A Picture Of His Own Face To Make Sure No Student Is Lost During The Fire Drill' [/post_page_title]
Ah, fire drills, boring, often unorganized and repetitive but still important that you nail it, get it right, get out and stay safe. That's the end game, but there is some wiggle room for different methods - apparently.
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"And the award for the most organized class-fire drill goes to-"
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[post_page_title] #12 'My Professor Asked Me To Bring My 7-Week-Old Kitten To The Class. He Learned A Lot About Poetry' [/post_page_title]
Leniency, special conditions - call it what you want, this teacher did.
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What's brilliant about this here image is that despite the wandering feline, bar one student looking up as it nears him, the rest are soundly getting on with their assigned task. This teacher cares not how the work gets done, just that it does. I'm sure attendance here in Mr. Bring You Cat's class was always way beyond the minimum requirement from this point on!
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[post_page_title] #13 'Spotted In The Window Of A Biology Professor Office At A Community College' [/post_page_title]
On a serious note, the fact that many in the western world and many other developed countries are spoiled and treated to free education is not something that should be taken lightly. Such sentiment is precisely the mantra and ethos on which this teacher adheres to and champions.
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Fun is fun, but knowledge is power, kids!
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[post_page_title] #14 'The Coolest Math Teacher In Town' [/post_page_title]
I was and absolutely still am, incredibly bad with maths and any kind of task that requires numbers, my day job involves this very field on a regular basis and in truth, I still struggle to this day. I had good teachers but I just didn't get it! However, after seeing this next image, perhaps going back to ye olde schoolhouse is in order...
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Brilliant x Infinity = This teacher.
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[post_page_title] #15 'My Professor Gets The Internet' [/post_page_title]
Teachers who excel teach and purvey knowledge you didn't even release was so crucial to a given field.
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The term "easy mistake to make" is thrown around a lot these days and this professor is well aware. Positive and humorous reinforcement at its finest class. Take Note!
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[post_page_title] #16 'My Teacher Hand Draws/Writes Memes And Jokes Every Day' [/post_page_title]
We all remember it, the dreaded walk into the first and last lessons of the day, the fear that time will stop. The slight glint of hope reflecting off the windows before the dreariest of starts quashes your hope of an easy hour or two. This teacher knew it too.
Not only did they know it, but they knew that in order to do their job and make it as painless as possible for those relying on them. I laughed, a lot. So, Mr. JokeMeme, I hear you're doing night classes now? Where do I sign up?
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[post_page_title] #17 'So My Drivers' Ed Teacher Only Has 3 Fingers On His Left Hand And Took Advantage Of It When He Went To A Museum' [/post_page_title]
Amusing? Check. A quality often sought after in a teacher or instructor? Check. More to it? Absolutely.
Yes, it's funny and likely prompted more than a minor chuckle from this student but what it really says is - rock your differences and own your disadvantages, being unique is to be powerful.
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[post_page_title] #18 'My Math Teacher's Board Today' [/post_page_title]
Endgame spoilers? That was a tough week or two when all your mates, colleagues and family had seen it before you and using the internet in any capacity was precarious at best. It wasn't any better in the presence of other humans either, and this teacher knew it.
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Mr. Scrubbed Out Name knew exactly what to do and how to lay down the rules. Harsh to some, but necessary to others.
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[post_page_title] #19 'This High School History Teacher Has Been Drawing Picture Of The Day For His Students The Past Five Years' [/post_page_title]
It's the little touches that often make an experience, and when it comes to methods of teaching, in any subject, this golden rule stands.
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It all boils back to the first impression or the first thing seen or heard that day and no matter what the subject or who walked through his doors, this teacher was well and truly well-ahead of the metaphorical game.
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[post_page_title] #20 'This High School History Teacher Has Been Drawing Picture Of The Day For His Students The Past Five Years' [/post_page_title]
Once again, we are talking about control. Classes and lectures require structure and that can only be with strict rules and methods in order to make it all work and not boil-over off onto the side. Teachers have to quash certain things before they reach fruition and redundant lines of questioning are often at the very top of the list!
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Now, I can imagine watching your red-faced, frustrated teacher begin to undress in the middle of debunking another stupid theory or line of inquiry quite unnerving, normally. Normal, however, isn't some we are paying too much attention to here though is it? What an absolute genius.
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[post_page_title] #21 'I See Your Teacher's Yearbook Photo, And I Raise You This. 2 Years In A Row' [/post_page_title]
Being British, yearbooks aren't really something you see a lot of here, it's crept in certainly, but it remains far more of a North American phenomenon. That said, if you're going do it, do it right. Take note, UK schools...
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What we have here is a timely, and in this case, an annual reminder that teachers are people too and not just mindless automatons.
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[post_page_title] #22 'My Teacher Said If The Class Could Get An 80% Test Average On Our First Exam He Would Dress Up As Batman For A Day. A Pic From The Day We Got Our Test Results Back' [/post_page_title]
One important lesson we all must learn in this thing called life is that if we say we are going to do something...
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...we damn-well do it. You've nailed it, Mr. Wayne.
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[post_page_title] #23 'My Professor Gave Me A Present Today' [/post_page_title]
Another important life lesson is to learn to laugh and take a joke and in this case, it also ties into the fact, outside of your family circle, teachers have the prerogative to rip on you just a little bit.
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Littleboycat obviously took this very well and so should he, teachers take a great deal of ridicule from their class, why shouldn't they give it back? Do you want a boring teacher? Of course not! You'd learn nothing!
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[post_page_title] #24 'My Professor Brought In A 10 Mb Hard Disk From The 1960's' [/post_page_title]
Unfortunately, due to my pre-1960's hard drive, I am unable to say much on this ent-
*various computer noises* Apologies, just had to upgrade. Now, where was I? Oh yes! This teacher is a prime example of why each one of them should be given a chance, the subject may pre-exist the teacher, but it is the teacher that makes it.
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[post_page_title] #25 'My History Teacher's Presidential PEZ Collection' [/post_page_title]
History is a subject that divides many. I have a history degree and many find that difficult to fathom as they see it as the most sinfully boring of subjects. However, much like the class who witnessed the below, the right teacher is all you need.
Making history all the sweeter. Who is your favorite PEZ-ident?
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[post_page_title] #26 'Newton's Third Law Of Motion: As Demonstrated By My Professor, A Skateboard, And A Fire Extinguisher' [/post_page_title]
The more I move through this list, the more I smile.
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Teachers are absolute heroes. Why would you not want to attend classes taught by this man?
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[post_page_title] #27 'My Professor Lost His Pointer. He's Been Using This For The Past Couple Classes' [/post_page_title]
Improvise and adapt! Use the force!
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Lost his pointer? Or fell to the Darkside? Who knows and who cares? The job is being done, his way and probably ONLY his way... Let the anger flow through you.
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[post_page_title] #28 'We Had A Test Today And My Teacher Couldn't Make It So He Told The Sub To Put This On The Screen' [/post_page_title]
Knowing your teacher is with you every step of the way is not only affirmation of their commitment but also instills a feeling of confidence in the class. This is a tried and tested method and practice in contemporary teaching and from my own experience, I can safely say it works. However, each to their own on how you go about it, teachers!
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This teacher clearly took his educational mandate with the utmost seriousness and even in absence, his presence was ubiquitous in the lives of his students.
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[post_page_title] #28 'My Professor Said He Spent Two Hours Trying To Match His Powerpoint With His Tie' [/post_page_title]
I am told by my teacher friends that going the extra mile is something required on the daily and intrinsic to the role of teacher no matter at what level. As a student, it was always something nice to see and beneficial to all those involved. This next example may well be a little wacky, but it's faultless all the same...
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If this professor saw color-coordination to be in the best interests of his flock of sorts then so be it. For why would you question a man whose commitment went as far as using his tie is an educational aid? It's so ridiculous, it must work!
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[post_page_title] #29 'My Teacher Put Up A Picture Of Himself On His Door So It Looks Like He's In His Office' [/post_page_title]
Once again, I don't have a huge amount to say on this other than it's more proof of teachers being part of humanity rather than being cold, unfeeling automatons.
I'm sure baked_potato17's teacher was there when required but a little push back on the piss-taking shows true character and only makes me want to attend this man's lessons even more.
As stated before, this list is in no order but after scrolling through the archives of teaching-brilliance that I have at my disposal for this and recouping all the time I lost to laughter, we are at the end and what better way to end than with this...
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The presence of a good boy or an excellent hound is an educational aid and a half. Why is this pooch dressed like a princess, who knows? Why is he there exactly? Again, who knows? But I'm sure these students were more than relaxed and in good humor as a result.
It wasn't that long ago that going to lectures and seminars meant sitting at your table with a pen and paper to make notes, along with any books you might need for the session. As far as procrastination goes, you could always doodle in the margins of the page or stare off through the window. While daydreaming used to be the primary way to avoid working, there are a lot more options in 2018.
Having a laptop or phone on hand is useful, but it also offers plenty of things to distract you away from your work. As soon as you bring the internet into play, things become a lot more difficult to manage. If you can be in class with your screen pointing away from your teacher, and you have an intense desire to message a friend on Facebook, it's hard to not take a moment to do it.
However, as this tweet proves, there are plenty of people out there who take this a little too far. Not only are a large amount of students easily distracted by a variety of things, but the sites they have visited can be pretty bizarre too.
Tahany Alsabahi, a graduating senior in international studies and MENA studies at the University of Michigan, posted a photo to Twitter that captured the way some students act perfectly. One of her professors got so sick of their students procrastinating on the internet during their class that they posted a long list of all the inappropriate things they had spotted on their laptops over the years. Tahany managed to get a snap of the list, and it's completely ridiculous.
"My GSIs recorded all the things they caught students doing in lecture over the semester," Tahany wrote. The slides went up back in April 2017, with professor Meg Veitch titling the list 'Things I Noticed EARTH 222/ENVIRON 232 Students Doing During Class'. Some of them aren't too bad, such as those translating German, doing homework, or doodling a squid, but there are definitely some oddities.
There are some that will go for a quick google or social media check, with people browsing Amazon, Facebook, applying for jobs and watching sports. On top of that is the real risk-takers, who put aside their work to play video games, Photoshop Donald Trump onto muppets, watch porn and buy $240 worth of turtlenecks.
The tweet has now got over 7,000 likes and nearly 5,000 retweets, and other users have plenty to say:
Speaking to Fresh U, Tahany Alsabahi said that she “knew it had potential to resonate with most other college students, but [I] didn’t think it would get this popular". Apparently, the responses she received from Twitter were “fairly positive except for a few people who think this is emblematic of the end of the world…or proof to ban laptops…"
As for the class, Tahany said that “most people found [the slide] funny, [I’m] sure some people were embarrassed but overall we thought it was hilarious".
I've definitely spotted people procrastinating on laptops during lectures before, but I don't think I've seen anyone stare at photos of sliced bread. Each to their own, I guess.
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