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Is it normal for teachers to yell?

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César de León is an Educational Leadership Consultant and currently serves as an Assistant Principal for the Austin Independent School District in Austin, TX. César specializes in education program development, curriculum improvement, student mentorship, social justice, equity leadership, and family and community engagement. He is passionate about eradicating inequities in schools for all children, especially those who have been historically underserved and marginalized. César holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Biology from Texas State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas at Austin.

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No—and most teachers don't yell for no reason. If your teacher is yelling, ask yourself whether there's anything that you or your classmates are doing that might be pushing your teacher's buttons? If so, try to avoid doing those things, and encourage others not to do them, either.

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How can I improve my relationship with my teacher?

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Think about ways you can help your teacher, as well as what you can do as a student to help your teacher understand your needs. For instance, you might have a one-on-one conversation with them, or you may even need mediation if you're really struggling to get along.

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What do you do if your teacher is mean?

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Talk to your parents, your other teachers at school, or your counselor. Tell them what's going on in your classroom and how it's making you feel. It's very important to be proactive, but also try to be positive about the situation. A lot of times you might not know what's going on with teachers in their personal lives, so remember that they're humans and they have emotions too.

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I get good grades, but make a lot of mistakes in class, and the teacher yells at me in the middle of class and I find it embarrassing. What should I do?

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Try not to create the situation which makes your teacher yell at you. Have a positive mindset about it, and if your teacher is being abusive, tell your parents.

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What if my teacher slaps someone's back?

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If they were just slapping someone lightly on the back as a friendly gesture, that's fine. If it was meant as a punishment, that's not okay and you should report it to the principal or your parents.

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My teacher yells at the class, and puts students on the spot. She says some swear words and other things, and locks students out of her classroom. Can this be reported?

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Yelling and putting students on the spot is probably not against the rules, but the swearing almost certainly is. Go to the principal and tell them what's going on. Consider bringing another student with you to back up your story.

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How do I deal with an annoying teacher who is bullying me?

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You should tell a trusted adult around you. It could be your parents, principal, etc.

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My teacher yells at the class a lot, and no one is allowed to transfer to another class. What should I do?

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You have a few options. You could speak to the teacher after class and ask him/her if they could try to be a little calmer in class and refrain from yelling. You could go to the principal and file a complaint (or ask your parents to call the school and complain). Or you could talk to a guidance counselor and tell them what's going on. They might help you talk to the teacher, or they might discuss the matter with the principal (especially if other students have complained).

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