Monday, August 23, 2010

Log12: #1

My first lesson is in less than 12 hours.  I am nervous, but anxious as well.

In considering what teacher persona I wish to present, I have decided that I will be very strict the first couple of weeks at least.  I see the students once a week, and I want to make an impression; I want them to remember me and know that I may not be the fun/let's-play-with-the-foreigner teacher...not yet anyway.  I will ask for respect.

This will entail that I try to embody my older brother's most awe- and fear-inspiring aura of intimidation.  When he is mad or serious, I'd rather sit at the dentist's for four hours than be in the same room with him. 

I hope tomorrow goes well.
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