What are the common elements in bad teacher horror stories?

One common element is unfair grading. Just like I said before, some teachers play favorites and grade based on that rather than actual performance. Another is a lack of respect for students. Teachers who shout or are sarcastic are not showing respect. Also, some bad teachers don't teach well, they might just read from the book and not engage the students in real learning.

One common element is lack of respect for students. Teachers might yell at them or make fun of them, like in the story where the teacher made a student feel small for a minor mistake.

Another is over - controlling behavior. Some teachers try to micromanage every aspect of a student's school life, from how they sit to what they write in their notebooks. It can be really suffocating for students. For example, a teacher might force a left - handed student to write with their right hand, which is not only uncomfortable but also against the student's natural inclination. And also, lack of respect for students' individuality is often seen. Teachers may not understand or care about students' unique interests and talents, and instead force them to conform to a one - size - fits - all model of learning.

One common element is lack of classroom management skills. Trainee teachers often struggle to control the students, like in the case where students keep chatting instead of listening. Another is being unprepared, for example, not knowing the subject matter well enough and making mistakes during teaching.

Poor working conditions are also common. Like old and dilapidated school buildings with problems like leaky roofs or broken heating systems. Teachers have to work in these uncomfortable environments, which can be quite a horror. For instance, in one urban school, the teachers had to teach during winter with a broken heater, and the students and teachers were freezing all day.

Rude behavior from the interviewers is also common. They could be dismissive of the teacher's experience or ideas. I know a teacher who was told her previous teaching experience in a small school was 'not good enough' in a very condescending way during an interview.

Well, unpreparedness is quite common. Either the substitute isn't fully prepared or the regular teacher didn't leave proper instructions. Also, students' preconceived notions about having a substitute can lead to problems. They might think it's a day to slack off, and when the substitute tries to enforce rules, it turns into a horror story.

One common element is unruly students. Often, they see a substitute as an easy target and misbehave. Another is lack of support from the school. If the school doesn't back up the substitute's authority, it's a recipe for disaster. Also, unclear lesson plans can be a big problem. Without proper guidance, it's hard for the substitute to keep the class in order.

One common element is over - strictness. Teachers who are extremely strict and don't allow any small mistakes can be quite terrifying for students. Another is unfair treatment, like what I mentioned before, favoring some students over others in grading or discipline. Also, a bad temper. Teachers who lose their temper easily can create a very hostile learning environment.

One common element is a lack of respect for the players' ideas. DMs might disregard character backstories or player - suggested plot twists. Another is being too rigid in the game world rules. For example, not allowing any creativity when it comes to using skills or magic. Also, unfairness in encounters, like creating unbeatable foes without any real purpose or way out for the players.