The last two semesters I have listened to my fellow WRTG 2010 teachers complain about their students. The complaints are various ranging from those that just don't do their work to those that are defiant about their grades. I never really understood.
I've been lucky.
I've taught three WRTG 2010 classes and I haven't experienced any of the problems that plagues other classes.
So, it's time for my share, I guess.
One student. It's amazing how just one student can affect my attitude, affect the classroom dynamic and affect the way I teach. And I hate it.
Part of me wants to scream and the other part wants me to demand a withdrawal.
The other part of me is pissed off. I hate it when people mess with my control.
I will not be intimidated, and I will grade that student the same way I grade the rest of them.
And I have to remember, that while there is one who disagrees with me and with the class, there are sixteen more that need this class to learn, and they are improving with the skills I am teaching them.
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