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@Gatorlec: I think college did and didn't prepare me like it probably should have. I felt prepared in the sense that I had a lot of experience at varying grade levels. When I went through the 4.5 years I had many field studies and opportunities to actually work in schools and that is how I gained the ability to build such good relationships with students, realizing that you need to build that before you build on teaching content and curriculum. I chose to be a teacher because I love the idea that every day is not the same, I would explode if I was at a job where I did the same task and had to expect the same outcome during my eight hour shift. The negative to college though, is it definitely did not teach me how to take care of myself while being a professional. Right now, the burn out is so real and it is hard to recover from it even a little bit when you have to go back into work and pretend it doesn't exist five days out of the week. Sorry that got kinda long, I hope it answered your question <3
@boyrrito: I am not entirely sure, I do not really look into the lense of primary education so I do not know what they teach and do not teach, but I know that a lot of teachers are extremely inclusive and in my district they are welcoming to all. I had professional development today and one of the classes was about students on the autism spectrum. The thing about young kids is that they are curious and their minds are little information sponges. So what this teacher did was got a book that involved an individual with autism that was at their lexile/reading level. I believe a similar thing could be done with LGBTQ+ circumstances (ie: having a small presentation, discussion, book reading). I actually personally bought a book the other day that is a comic book format but it explains about gender insecurity, how to find help in those around you, and that gender isn't linear.
ALSO! Sorry this is also getting long, I cannot stop talking, we as teachers frequently have formal discussions and district set laws presented that are specifically for students who are gender non-conforming or those who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. I have documents from both my previous and current district that includes all of the laws that have been made for transgender/gender non-conforming individuals. So, at least in my area, they are making sure there are protective measures and a majority of newer teachers (those who have been teaching within the last 20 years or so) want to be progressive.
@Another Movie Addict: Oh heck no! We have never had something like that!!! That is so awful... I hope that everyone was okay in the end ;n;
@Tetra: Personally, for me, it was VERY easy to find a job. I held a long-term special education sub position for four months after graduating and then signed my contract for my full-time job back in June and it was the only one I applied for for the 2019-20 school year <3 Also, sorry if I should actually know this, but what does RECE stand for? :0 I am curious! I would love to hear about what you are planning to do and maybe offer any advice in job hunting in the education field if you ever need it <3
