teaching Scout

I recently took the IQ test from facebook out of curiosity. I use facebook simply as a form of lighthearted banter with my brothers, unfortunately I was lower than both of them so no doubt I will be hearing about it for years to come! Whats interesting though was this:

 ”In their book, Know Your Child’s IQ, Glen Wilson and Diana Grylls outline occupations typical of various IQ levels:

Being a Technology teacher, teaching kids woodwork, two things struck me:

Teacher is seen as “superior” with an average IQ of 120+

Carpenter is seen as “less than average” with an average IQ of 90 – 100

Hmmm?

 I realised today that one of the real strengths of a teacher has to be that when you are feeling rubbish, run-down and just plain ragged – you really need to delve into some ‘magic hat’ of lesson resources and quite simply get on with the job. I can think of plenty of other jobs, where you have got other people relying on you where the show must go on. But how many is there when you are bunged up with the cold (as is half your class) and you have to keep everyone on track acting as a steward of ideal behaviour? 

I now look in a new light at all the teachers who come rain or shine always turn up and get on with their job.