In the challenging world of teaching, educators often face diverse situations, and for Jai, a teacher with experience in Malaysia, his recent stint in a United States elementary school shed light on a unique set of challenges.
Jai, who had long aspired to teach in the US, shared his eye-opening experience through a video that has now gone viral.
Jai’s video highlights the stark contrast in the behaviour and atmosphere of American elementary school students compared to his previous teaching experiences.
Challenges in the classroom: Papers, emotions & unexpected injuries
The footage reveals a lively classroom environment filled with active children, papers scattered around, and moments of emotional expression, including injuries on Jai’s fingers.
From chasing to calming tantrums
Notably, the video captures instances where Jai had to chase students back into the classroom and manage tantrums.
Shockingly, some students directed offensive gestures and words towards him, reflecting the complex dynamics he faced.
“Don’t fuc**ng talk to me, don’t fuc**ing talk to me”, said one of the students.
‘Have you ever scolded them in Malay?‘
The 22-second clip has garnered significant attention, amassing over 1.9 million views at the time of writing. The comment section reflects a range of perspectives from viewers.
In response to the challenges portrayed in the video, one commenter humorously asked, “How do you say ‘tak berkat ilmu cikgu bagi nanti’ in English?”
Others humorously shared their concerns, with one stating, “You will not get the blessing to pass your elementary school!”
Curiosity arose among viewers about Jai’s teaching methods, as one wondered, “Have you ever scolded them in Malay?”
The comments also touched upon the severity of the students’ behaviour, with one individual asking, “Where is the hanger?”
What do you think of this harsh reality of working in the so-called ‘land of opportunity’ country? Let us know in the comments.
Watch the full clip here:
