I'll say it. I am that teacher who does like a compliant group. Every year, there is that "one" class. You know the one I'm talking about... the numbers don't have to be large, but there are some large personalities. Attitudes, defiance, disruptions, giggles, shouting across the room abound...I know how to plan lessons where the students: own the learning, take risks, stay focused for at least 15 minutes. But there is always that "one" class that doesn't fall in line. (Well, this year, I have two of those classes.) When I introduce lessons to those classes, all hell breaks loose. Struggling with the compliance that is needed to teach a lesson and wanting to show the kids what they could accomplish if they would just step out of their own way... Baby steps, I guess...
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