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Dear Teacher: From a Student’s Point of View

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Dear Teacher: From a Student’s Point of View

This is how I feel sitting through your lessons.

Apr 25, 2020
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Dear Teacher: From a Student’s Point of View

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Dear teacher,

As a student in your class, I wanted to make you aware of a few things. In case you hadn’t noticed, generally…

  • I’m well-behaved (most of the time).

  • I want to have fun.

  • I may or may not want to learn.

  • I enjoy talking and doing tasks with my classmates.

  • I don’t want to look stupid.

  • I don’t like using a coursebook. It’s boring, and it sucks.

  • I want praise from the teacher.

  • I want my classmates to see how clever I am.

If I don’t understand or am bored,

  • I’ll play with my phone and my classmates or ask to go to the bathroom.

  • I’ll start daydreaming.

  • I’ll feel stupid for not understanding.

  • I might ask my friends what you’re saying if I care enough.

  • You’ll have to work hard to get my attention back.

  • I’ll think you’re a bad, inconsiderate or uncaring teacher and resent you.

  • I’ll start to hate learning.

So that’s me. Thanks for listening.


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