Classroom Tactics For The PC-Inhibited Teacher
by 
Mickey
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Posted: Monday, May 8, 2006 Word Count: 118 Summary: Some friends in the Poetry Seminar were discussing writing a poem based upon a current news item. This isn’t exactly based on such a piece, but is offered as an alternative strategy to the idea reported in the weekend press, that school detentions should better reflect the nature of the misdemeanour (see evildetentions.co.uk) I've sent a copy to both the NUT and the NASUWT |
As a teacher, just be prudent
And never underestimate the student,
Or grab them firmly by the throat if
Vengeance is your only motive.
When, with rage, you’re all a-quiver
Talk with him, or reason with her.
To get you riled is what they want
So try to act all nonchalant,
When they have acid-stripped the bonnet
Of your new car – reflect upon it.
You know you can’t ‘invade their space’
So ..... go and hire an unknown face
Who’ll neutralise these teenage muggers
Yes – take out contracts on the buggers!
They won’t take long to realise
With mates all dropping down like flies,
That they should be more circumspect
And show you teachers more respect.
And never underestimate the student,
Or grab them firmly by the throat if
Vengeance is your only motive.
When, with rage, you’re all a-quiver
Talk with him, or reason with her.
To get you riled is what they want
So try to act all nonchalant,
When they have acid-stripped the bonnet
Of your new car – reflect upon it.
You know you can’t ‘invade their space’
So ..... go and hire an unknown face
Who’ll neutralise these teenage muggers
Yes – take out contracts on the buggers!
They won’t take long to realise
With mates all dropping down like flies,
That they should be more circumspect
And show you teachers more respect.