Funny, Creepy, And Nasty, Here Are 22 Insane Things That These Teachers Did In Schools

I honestly think that being a teacher is probably one of the most powerful professions ever because of how they can influence young minds. During their developing age, students are quick to pick up on things that their teachers tell them or what they see the teachers do.

To understand the teacher-student relationship better, Bored Panda reached out to teacher and principal Jyoti D., who has been in the teaching profession for the past 21 years. Looking at the list, she mentioned how alarming some of the things were, and the adverse impact such things might have on students.

"When faced with a bad teacher, students might develop a negative attitude towards education, potentially hindering their future academic and personal development. Students may choose to "check out" mentally or physically from the class if they feel the teacher is not providing valuable learning experience," she added.

During our conversation, Jyoti stressed how sacred a school is because it's the very place that trains and hones the future of our world. She believes that it's important to have teachers that make it a place that students look forward to coming and not one that they dread.

Speaking about some of the instances that Redditors have shared, our expert mentioned how they also include instances of violence from the teachers. She mentioned that it's probably one of the worst things that a teacher can do to a student.

"The presence of a violent teacher creates a toxic environment, undermining the core purpose of education: to foster growth, curiosity, and confidence. The impact of a violent teacher on students can be profound and far-reaching, affecting their emotional, psychological, and academic well-being," Jyoti explained.

Jyoti further elaborated that teachers are figures of authority and it's only natural that students look up to them. However, she stressed that when a teacher behaves poorly, students may lose trust not only in that teacher but in authority figures in general, including other educators and even parents.

She narrated that students may question the fairness or purpose of rules if they see authority figures violating them without consequences. In fact, Jyoti noted that they may grow up with a cynical view of institutions and authority, believing that people in power are inherently flawed or untrustworthy.

"Ultimately, the actions of a teacher, good or bad, can have a long-term ripple effect on their students. Addressing and preventing harmful behavior is critical to maintaining trust and encouraging a positive learning environment," she added.

We asked Jyoti to narrate any such insane actions by teachers that she has witnessed during all her experiences. She said that most of the teachers she has worked with are quite brilliant at their job as they know its importance, but of course, she has encountered a bad apple once in a while.

Jyoti narrated, "About 5 to 6 years back, we had this teacher who had migrated from her hometown and her job with us was just her second one before a 2-year-experience in a school. Looking at her qualifications, however, we never would have guessed what she would do."

"On her third day, she was teaching maths to grade 6 students but wasn't able to hold the class's attention. Well, the students started complaining and asking doubts, and maybe, it was too much for her. She suddenly ran out of the class and locked the kids in! We found out about this when the students started yelling loudly from inside and the whole school was shocked."

Jyoti claimed that along with ruining things for students, these bad teachers also give a bad name to the institution as well, so it's absolutely crucial to recruit the right kind of people. When we asked our expert for advice on how to mitigate the impact of a teacher's negative actions, she stressed these:

1. Open communication: Schools should encourage students to voice concerns without fear of retaliation.
2. Support systems: Counseling and peer support groups can help students process negative experiences.
3. Accountability: Holding teachers accountable and ensuring consequences for inappropriate actions reinforces the importance of ethics and fairness.
4. Positive role models: Highlighting other teachers or staff who embody integrity can help counteract the negative influence.

Lastly, Jyoti emphasized that it's important to always hear what the students have to say as educational institutions are nothing without them. She concluded that while teachers are adults, students are not and it's the responsibility of educators to ensure that they don't cause any harm to these budding minds.

That definitely sounds insightful, as we saw from the list how students can remember the actions of their teachers for ages. What about you? Have you come across such insane antics from your teachers? We would love to hear from you, so feel free to share your stories with us!