I must write an entry regarding how political theory -- especially via Machiavelli (don't be scared, I love my students too) -- is so unquestionably manifest in the Korean classroom (at least within my educational doctrine, haha).
But such is for a later time, I believe.
My first grade students seem to both respect me and like me. Because I began this semester--and their classes with me--with at least a greater guise of confidence and a more veracious grasp on teaching, their first impression of me has made greater impact (compared to last semester). In light of this, teaching them has been fun and somewhat easier.
The most vociferous among them is my 1-6 class whose energy and enthusiasm -- and their near adoration of me -- seem to know no bounds.
I walk into class today, and all rush to their seats as if Stalin had walked in. Many start clapping for my entrance. I hear shouts of "Oh my god you're so handsome" and "Teacher good looking." On the board is written "You are very handsome, English teacher." I read it and ask if that's about me; they uniformly say yes.
Flattered? Absolutely.
Confused because they--despite their apparent love for me--are still some of my loudest and most talkative students to the point of disruption and annoyance?
Absolutely.
I guess better this than a reticent bunch, right?
:)
But such is for a later time, I believe.
My first grade students seem to both respect me and like me. Because I began this semester--and their classes with me--with at least a greater guise of confidence and a more veracious grasp on teaching, their first impression of me has made greater impact (compared to last semester). In light of this, teaching them has been fun and somewhat easier.
The most vociferous among them is my 1-6 class whose energy and enthusiasm -- and their near adoration of me -- seem to know no bounds.
I walk into class today, and all rush to their seats as if Stalin had walked in. Many start clapping for my entrance. I hear shouts of "Oh my god you're so handsome" and "Teacher good looking." On the board is written "You are very handsome, English teacher." I read it and ask if that's about me; they uniformly say yes.
Flattered? Absolutely.
Confused because they--despite their apparent love for me--are still some of my loudest and most talkative students to the point of disruption and annoyance?
Absolutely.
I guess better this than a reticent bunch, right?
:)
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