What's your Minecraft Username?:
Splooner
What's your Discord username?:
bqstard
What's your Time Zone?:
UTC+3
Provide any link(s) to previous applications:
Chinese Language Application | Accepted
Dutch Language Application | Accepted
Height Application | Accepted
Korean Language Application | Accepted
Third Language Authorization Application | Accepted
Cantonese Language Application | Accepted
Korean Language Application | Accepted
Latin Language Application | Accepted
Spanish Language Application | Accepted
JSL Application | Accepted
Russian Language Application | Accepted
Finnish Language Application | Accepted
Finnish Language Application | Denied
Dutch Language Application | Accepted
Height Application | Accepted
Korean Language Application | Accepted
Third Language Authorization Application | Accepted
Cantonese Language Application | Accepted
Korean Language Application | Accepted
Latin Language Application | Accepted
Spanish Language Application | Accepted
JSL Application | Accepted
Russian Language Application | Accepted
Finnish Language Application | Accepted
Finnish Language Application | Denied
Professor Application | Accepted
Caretaker Application | Accepted
What are your current roles on the server?:
Applying on --> Splooner: [Grade-12] | [Grade-12] | [Adult]
DeyeetMe: [College-PHD] | [Grade-12]
DadRP: [Adult] | [Grade-12]
Why are Teachers so important to SchoolRP?:
As the title suggests, the vast majority of SchoolRP’s players are playing as students, most of them being in high school. This naturally results in teachers being involved in a large portion of at-school interactions. Especially for newer players it may seem obvious to seek out a teacher or other faculty member in order to discover what the server really has to offer, which means that having knowledgeable and competent teachers available is integral for these newer players. Teachers also offer something fun to do during the school day for both old and new players - and especially for those looking to progress their academic careers - a way to rank up from high school to college.
Alongside professors and school employees, teachers also simply help populate the school. Even if no classes are being hosted, teachers can still roam the halls and help students, and more than likely end up having to resolve one or two altercations that pop up throughout the day, or just help newer players with any in- or out-of-character questions they may have.
Do you acknowledge that if you are inactive you may lose your role?:
Yes
Do you agree to undergo teacher training if your application is successful?:
Yes
What is your motivation for becoming a Teacher?:
I have experience being both in the employee faction as a caretaker, as well as in the professor faction, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in both of these jobs. It has, however, been over two years since I was in any faction on the server, and I do sort of miss it. Teacher is the one role I have yet to experience as a part of school faculty, and many of the “newer” changes, particularly the addition of homework, have made me quite interested in giving it a go. While both of my previous roles allowed me to interact with many different players, both old and new, it comes nowhere near the amount of brand new players that teachers tend to get in their classes. I already like to guide new players when they need it, but I believe that I would have more opportunities to do so as a teacher, as newer players tend to gravitate towards faculty members for help rather than fellow students.
What's your character's full name?:
Lyle Caldwell
What is your character's age?:
27
What is your preferred subject to teach?:
Maths
Describe your character:
With a permanent smirk on his face and a lightness to his steps, Lyle comes off as quite the carefree guy. Visibly of foreign descent, Caldwell’s blond curls and pale, blue eyes give him a bit of a beachy vibe, his American accent coating each word he utters. At the still youthful age of 27, Lyle may initially come off as a bit flippant, perhaps even immature - but his carefree nature is not an indication of a lack of professionalism. He simply knows how to keep the mood light while still maintaining control of the classroom.
While not his intention, Caldwell is technically following in his father’s footsteps. He had never met the man in person, but records reveal that Lyle’s father had worked as a professor in KHSCC some years before he even arrived in town. It would be somewhat dramatic to claim that his goal is to eventually find his old man, but it’s not exactly false either. Rather, Lyle’s philosophy on the matter is that if following his dreams ends up putting him closer to discovering his long lost father, then so be it.
Unlike his father, Lyle is quite suited for teaching younger students - those still in high school. He’s a bit young to be a professor, and his youthful stride comes off as quite relatable to the youngsters. Combine that with his - at times, concerning - amount of knowledge on current slang and popular culture, Lyle can easily come off as “one of the cool teachers”.
A student in class is struggling to understand the content, what would your character do?:
This would somewhat depend on the type of class. If students are meant to be working on something on their own, Lyle would definitely have time to personally assist a student with the material. Math can be notoriously difficult to understand, and even the slightest distraction during the theory part of class can completely throw off one’s understanding of a concept. Caldwell would start by asking if there’s anything in particular the student doesn’t understand and start from there. Naturally, at times, students may not even know which part they don’t understand, in which case he would walk them through the material, giving different examples to help with comprehension and make sure they’re ready before moving on to the next concept.
Some classes may be more interactive than others, and it may not be possible for Caldwell to just drop everything and tend to a single student, leaving everyone else waiting. In these cases there’s a couple options: he could give a brief refresh of the content they went over earlier in the class, if the knowledge is integral to the current class activity. Alternatively he could ask the student to stay after class and go over the material together, possibly even writing some sort of study material with clear solutions so that the student can practice later on their own as well.
A student is continuously being disruptive in class, talking out of turn, and making jokes with classmates. What would your character do?:
Lyle would have made it clear well in advance that chatting loudly and talking over others will not be tolerated, and each student should already be aware of this. Class time is already quite limited, so he would give a direct, curt warning to the student to sit down, be quiet, and behave. Spending time arguing with miscreants would take too much time away from those who are actually interested in learning. If this disruptive behavior continues, Caldwell would make it clear that there will be no other warnings, and the next offense will result in removal from the class.
Of course, Lyle isn’t just a surveillance robot that boots kids out at the slightest misdeed, and at times class can overall be more hectic, for example in the event of a debate. A single student chatting with friends or running around may not actually be disrupting others in these cases, and Caldwell may just give them an informal warning to tone it down a little, lest they end up tripping or causing an accident in class with their wild behavior. Making sure that class can continue with as few hiccups as possible is his main goal, so a little bit of nuance will always be exercised in order to evaluate the severity of the disturbance, and act accordingly.
Provide at least 2 interactive class ideas related to your preferred subject:
Math in practice
“When are we gonna need this in real life?” I’m so glad you asked! Yes, some concepts in math may seem like they have no real life application, which is why we’re going to discover some of these applications hands-on. This could be achieved with a simple game: students calculate the surface area of a piece of wood, convert this into milliliters with some simple math, and pour themselves the exact amount of paint they’ll need. After painting the blocks, whoever ended up being most accurate with their paint amount wins!
Fractions game
Fractions with different denominators can be difficult to compare. For this game, the class will be divided into two teams, and each team is given a list of different fractions. The teams then have to arrange these fractions in order from smallest to largest, and whichever team is faster gets a point! The game will have multiple rounds, with each round getting more difficult than the last. The easier rounds may even consist of simple pie graphs with colored in sections to represent the fractions.
Observing statistics
This class will be about averages, and more specifically, the bell curve. We’ll do multiple different comparisons during class and see how closely they follow the bell curve, if at all. Starting with heights: each student’s height will be measured, and the results will be put into a chart. Then each student’s running speed and maximum jump height will be measured as well, among other easy-to-evaluate statistics. After all the results have been gathered, students will make guesses on what sort of shape these values will form and if any of them will look at all similar to the bell curve. This will of course go along with an explanation of what the bell curve is, what it signifies, and why some of the results may not follow the curve.
Have you read and understand the Teacher Application Guidance thread?
Yes
Have you read and understand the Teacher Application Guidance thread?
Yes
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