Even with all the frustrations, even with the people who sit in the back and try to stealth-text, even with the people who don't seem engaged, I still enjoy teaching.
I have at least a core of people in each class who care, who take notes, who ask questions, who are concerned about learning the material.
And that should be enough. I'll probably never "convert" the people acting bored into caring - maybe no one could. But I should continue to prepare hard and walk into class ready and be cheerful for the people who do care.
2 comments:
yep yep - teach the ones who want to learn ... you never know when one of the slackers will listen up. But those who yearn will always reward you with their success.
hugs and cheers through this long wait
Congratulations--you have achieved the Zen of Teaching!
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