I’m hanging on to the vibes as long as pos – let’s see if they see me through the week!
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actually, there’s a clear blue sky brightly shining sun outside, but it’s grey for me. I’m blegh. I have no motivation. I don’t want to be here but I don’t know where I want to be. There are some people I need to contact asap, yet can’t make myself reach for the phone. I want […]
So I went to Kahoku JHS to do a demonstration class with one of my old teachers. It is not one of my schools, but the ALT who belongs there is back in America at the moment, so Marutani sensei called me (we’ve worked together until now at Nishiwaki and when I’ve considered which JTE […]
Just take the five or so students from each class who actually want to learn and make an effort, put them in one class together and teach that class. For the rest, tell them the page in the textbook they are supposed to learn, settle down with a good book and ignore all. Sounds nice. […]
Thanks for all the hugs, love and thoughts yesterday. I spent time by the sea last night. I’m not cut out for dealing with problem students. I don’t have patience with students who disrespect and disrupt classes. I strongly dislike bullies and find it hard to find any compassion for them. I know that they […]
