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[nny]

I'm generally pleased with myself because I've been having a really hard time getting my top set yr9 to behave. This is because they are 13 and therefore know everything and don't require my teaching (for srs) and have major troubles settling and being quiet. But y'know what? I was in a damned fine mood yesterday, and I pretty much winged the entire lesson, and I was incredibly silly at them and they loved it. Seriously. The lesson began with them sticking post-it notes with aspects of brochures onto the spectrum of truthiness, which went from 'TRUFAX' to 'HIM LIE THRU HIM TEEF', and then they had to attempt to sell me a portaloo, a cabin in the middle of a lake, a beach hut and a stable. And their big project for the week is to make a brochure for locations ranging from a McDonalds toilet to a Punch and Judy tent.

And it's totally educationally valid.

Note to self: have fun. Be said self. Teaching can be awesome.

:D

Comments

[flyakate]

Congrats, you have learned the sekrit of the teaching universe. XD XD

[villainny.livejournal.com]

Well up until now I've totally been too nervous and worried about structure and plenaries and all that rubbish. It's totally too early in my career to fly by the seat of my pants too often, though, so I will probably go back to not enjoying it so much again for a while. But the fun is there and waiting!

:D

[apiphile.livejournal.com]

That's *awesome*. Nny, remember your NTS. You're going to be a great teacher.

[skygiants]

:D!!!!

I would totally have wanted to be taught by you.

[liz666.livejournal.com]

I WANNA BE 13 AND IN YOUR CLASS!!!!!!!!

[genarti]

That is fabulous.

Remember your note to self! It is wise and also right.