Ditching the bad Attitude

I was surprised today to find that I actually, sort of, almost enjoyed teaching today. I have been sort of down on this class, first because I had to teach the moment I got back, and then because my students are all sort of dumb. But, today I realized that because they are so very dumb, they really need me and my class.

When explaining word roots today, I told them that ‘un’ in unstable meant ‘not’. Five students looked as though the little light bulb was going off over their heads. Apparently it was the first time someone had thought to share that information. One of these students was 38 years old. Another student wanted to know if it was okay if he highlighted things as he read, because there was so much to keep track of. I said that was a good idea and he looked really proud. (He was only 18 though, so we’ll forgive him his youth). Anyway, I thought to myself.. “self, these may not be the sweet and wonderful students that you have been with for the past couple of years, but they need you just as much…maybe more.” And I am back on liking teaching again and am preparing for my night class that will start in a couple of weeks.