Teacher Translations
“I’ll wait.”
What is: “I am seconds away from losing it.”
This word makes every lesson sound fancier, but nobody agrees on what it means.
What is: “Rigor”?
This magical liquid helps you pretend to be awake during morning duty.
What is coffee/tea? (Or any other survival beverage)
“That’s an interesting take.”
What is: “Please don’t say that out loud again.”
This term suggests we should let students explore and ask questions… even when they just want to talk about pizza.
What is: “Inquiry-based learning”?
The universal teacher sound that signals “I need just one minute of peace."
What is a deep sigh/exhale?
“Let’s revisit this next week.”
What is: “I hope we never speak of this again.”
A phrase that’s supposed to be about student growth—but it might also be code for “We don’t know what else to do.”
What is: “Differentiation”?
When all else fails, you go here to recharge—even if it’s just for 90 seconds.
What is: “the bathroom,” “the supply closet,” or “my car”?