Gave up Teaching

Hello to you all.

Around this time last year, I decided I'd had enough of teaching and decided that after Fifteen-years as a Tutor running an evening class for Adults.  
(Teaching French polishing)

Despite my learners being keen to learn and being very nice people, I had enough of the seemingly endless paperwork involved whilst running my class.  Together with the ceaseless ongoing training, the last course I was expected to take part in was mental health awareness, and I was to feel that my time was being taken up as a surrogate Parent to my Adults.

My learners, never wanted or asked for all the paperwork that was put before them such as Individual Lesson plans, Scheme of works, and Record of achievement's to mention a few however, I do understand that some of the paperwork was necessary to be able to evaluate the learner's achievements.

I really loved to teach and pass on my knowledge of French polishing, and Wood-finishing, and have enjoyed my time running my classes.
Unfortunately, together with the disappointment as and when my course would or could be cancelled at the last minute through lack of learners didn't help.

It's my opinion that the teaching profession is tied up in overzealous bureaucracy and too much red tape that hinders learners progress.

The Management team, despite their best efforts to run and encourage the courses, are under too much pressure from the authorities to produce positive figures and outcomes for the various Government bodies.

I hope that throughout my time spent teaching, I have inspired many Adults to go on to produce some fine quality Wood-finishing.

Thank you, for taking the time to read my posts, I very much appreciate it.