Teacher Loses His Calm When Teen Disrespects a Colleague | That'll Teach 'Em

Summary

In this video, a class of boys and girls engage in a rehearsal for their end-of-term performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera, 'The Mikado.' Tensions rise as the boys' disruptive behavior, including constant giggling and interruptions, tests the patience of their teacher, Miss Gibson. Despite her efforts to maintain control, the boys continue to misbehave, leading to further consequences. Ultimately, the miscreants are handed over to matron for additional chores. This chaotic rehearsal highlights the challenges of managing behavior in a lively group while preparing for a performance.

Takeaways

• 😀 The students are struggling academically but their behavior in their single-sex classes has been exemplary.
• 😀 The boys and girls have a joint activity, which is a rehearsal for a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, The Mikado.
• 😀 Miss Gibson is concerned that the students' behavior may worsen due to the presence of the opposite sex during the rehearsal.
• 😀 Some students, particularly the boys, are not taking the rehearsal seriously and are disruptive.
• 😀 Miss Gibson tries to address the issue by suggesting the boys move to a different spot where their behavior can be monitored.
• 😀 When the students continue misbehaving, Miss Gibson threatens to exclude them from the activity.
• 😀 Nathan Annie Dugby is sent outside for bad behavior, and Miss Gibson addresses the group directly without naming specific students.
• 😀 Peters, one of the students, mocks Miss Gibson and refuses to cooperate, making the situation worse.
• 😀 Miss Gibson becomes extremely frustrated with the lack of improvement in the boys' behavior and threatens to cancel the rehearsal.
• 😀 The disruptive students are handed over to Matron for punishment, with each student given a chore as a consequence of their misbehavior.

Q & A

What is the general behavior of the boys and girls during the rehearsal?

The boys' behavior has been disruptive, with constant giggling and interruptions. In contrast, the girls seem to behave better, as there is no mention of their misbehavior.

How does the teacher address the boys' misbehavior?

The teacher, Miss Gibson, is frustrated with the boys' behavior. She warns them multiple times, asks them to sit down, and threatens to exclude them from the rehearsal. She also addresses individual students, like Nathan and Peters, directly.

What specific action does Miss Gibson take when the boys continue to misbehave?

When the boys keep misbehaving, Miss Gibson sends Nathan Dugby outside to reflect on his bad behavior. She also asks Peters to run around a tree as a form of punishment.

What happens when Miss Gibson becomes extremely frustrated with the boys?

Miss Gibson expresses that she is close to giving up and wonders why she should use her free time to help the boys when they continue to disrupt the rehearsal. She is visibly upset and says it will 'kill her' if the behavior continues.

How does Mr. Stanley react to the situation?

Mr. Stanley steps in to handle the situation after Miss Gibson becomes too frustrated. However, he has to deal with the aftermath of the boys' misbehavior, including Peters' disruption and the boys' lack of focus.

What does Miss Gibson say about the boys' lack of focus during the rehearsal?

Miss Gibson complains that the boys' behavior is preventing them from learning the music for 'The Mikado,' describing their actions as pathetic and disruptive. She is frustrated that they are not taking the rehearsal seriously.

What tasks do the misbehaving boys end up doing as punishment?

As punishment for their behavior, the misbehaving boys are given chores. Peters is sent to garden, Nathan is tasked with ironing, and Razak is assigned to clean copper and silver.

How does Matron become involved in dealing with the boys' behavior?

Matron steps in to supervise the misbehaving boys after they are handed over to her. She assigns them various chores as part of their punishment for disrupting the rehearsal.

What is the significance of the boys' actions, like running around the tree and doing chores?

The boys' actions, like running around the tree and doing chores, are meant to serve as a form of punishment and reflection on their disruptive behavior. These tasks are intended to help the boys understand the consequences of their actions.

What is the overall tone of Miss Gibson’s interaction with the boys?

The tone of Miss Gibson's interaction is one of frustration, disappointment, and exasperation. She is clearly upset by the boys' behavior and is struggling to maintain order and focus during the rehearsal.