>from: Bunki Kramer (bkramer@srvusd.k12.ca.us)
>Los Cerros Middle School
>968 Blemer Road
>Danville, CA 94526
>art webpage - http://ww2.lcms.srvusd.k12.ca.us/faculty/faculty.html >*******************************************************************
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>> I agree > that the beginning of class can be the most stressful.
>>Some students just want to talk to you, but this will help them establish
>>a routine and allow you to get ready for the class.
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Also it's what you think is the most important....work ethic or student/teacher
>communication....or maybe the perfect blend of both. I guess you have to
>pick your "stress".
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Bunki,
I think that student/teacher communication is definitely the most important! I made the
statement about students wanting to talk, but I think you misunderstand. In fact, I stand by my
door every period and spend much time talking to my students as they enter the room. I tend to
spend what some would think is too much time counseling and talking to my students. I'm just
trying to find a nice balance next year.
