tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8775665740005660017.post7244933163627101377..comments2024-03-27T18:12:48.949+01:00Comments on Ami im Schwabenland: September Highs and Lows 2016Ami im Schwabenlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10601866031019102559noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8775665740005660017.post-33614165144542462672016-10-08T08:51:23.576+02:002016-10-08T08:51:23.576+02:00Well, I'm sure it's not personal to them. ...Well, I'm sure it's not personal to them. It's not their fault that I'm this old-fashioned either. Probably I need to change, but I am not going to. I will have to be stricter in the beginning with my new group, and if - when - the Handy use becomes a problem I'll talk about it with them. I think I'd rather have them leave the room when they feel checking or playing with their Handy is so important.Ami im Schwabenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148291164062226269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8775665740005660017.post-49391104682618526372016-10-08T07:35:41.050+02:002016-10-08T07:35:41.050+02:00I don't think you should have to force people,...I don't think you should have to force people, particularly adult students to "learn" - I'd just set ground rules and explain how the Handys make you feel. I use my Handy often in meetings and in big lectures but I wouldn't use it in that situation where it's very personal - that's rude!wembleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375244586732309756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8775665740005660017.post-91005817427983381692016-10-07T08:27:16.692+02:002016-10-07T08:27:16.692+02:00I'm going to read up on that syndrome; I'd...I'm going to read up on that syndrome; I'd never heard of it. I did a song with them one day, and the ones who normally seemed disinterested liked it. The serious ones who don't want to waste any time looked less enthusiastic. I know it's rare for a whole class to be equally interested in any activity, so I wasn't terribly concerned - but it is my nature to cater to the ones who show me they want to learn.Ami im Schwabenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148291164062226269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8775665740005660017.post-73070200021476433712016-10-07T08:20:52.692+02:002016-10-07T08:20:52.692+02:00I did talk to them the day I wrote this, though th...I did talk to them the day I wrote this, though the worst offenders had already left by then (or hadn't shown up at all). Several of them told me part of the problem is that I'm too nice. The previous teacher was very strict. I got the distinct impression that the 3 or 4 students who were constantly on their Handys didn't care about their progress or are overconfident about their ability to pass the final test (which is tomorrow). <br /><br />I also talked to the director of the language program about my problem, and it was a good talk and I have some ideas for next time. I hope I will be more successful with my next group, which I'll have from the beginning to the end of the course. Ami im Schwabenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148291164062226269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8775665740005660017.post-48717378500078114162016-10-07T07:14:56.487+02:002016-10-07T07:14:56.487+02:00You could always try asking your students about it...You could always try asking your students about it - and discussing how not concentrating on lessons will affect their progress?wembleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375244586732309756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8775665740005660017.post-34289225536411266252016-10-05T14:41:14.278+02:002016-10-05T14:41:14.278+02:00What you're referring to when you doubt your a...What you're referring to when you doubt your ability to teach is "impostor syndrome." You're not alone. I too feel doubtful about my abilities, although mine are in regards to being a graduate student instead of a German teacher. Sometimes, I really feel unable to pass classes or even get to the end of the program. However, by pushing through I find that I can actually pass the classes (so far). I do wonder sometimes if impostor syndrome is more than a lack of confidence in the face of a challenge, but maybe an indicator that I'm supposed to be doing something else which is more natural to me? But hey, maybe that thought is another part of impostor syndrome! I'm sure you'll do fine. And yes, some students really are just rude. Maybe try some activities with German culture, such as lyrics to Toten Hosen, dressing up for holidays, or having your students cook some German recipes as homework. One trick I had with a German teacher this past year is that she had a small ball that students would toss around the room during reading. That way, students got hit in the head if they didn't pay attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com