Same set of students, Different course
In the school where I teach, it is very possible to have the same set of students in the next course after a particular (current) course. I believe I have good control over my students and communication between us is very open.
I want to introduce changes (which I learned from this forum) that can better benefit the class but may not appeal to the students. They know I am firm and serious in my ways but do not want to be misconstrued as too demanding and a slave-driver. What should I do?
Hi Rebecca,
I can see how prejudgement can be thought of when it comes to the same students, but different course. All you can do is start with a clean slate with each student because a student can be very poor in one class, but really excel in another.
Patricia
This happens to me frequently as well. The benefit is that I know what to expect from each student and vice versa. The downside is that I sometimes prejudge students based on their previous performance. I also worry that I am repeating stories or examples from the prior class.
Hi Elizabeth,
One advantage of having the same students for different classes is that you now know how the student best learns, and you can better assist the student.
Patricia
I sometimes get the same students repeatedly.I think this helps because then they know my expectations,what I will or will not except.
I too have the possibility of getting the same set of students. If I'm trying to do something different, I tell them about it. I'll say: "this class is different than the last because... and we need to do it differently because..." that's been working thus far!
I also get the same students.
I get the same students for the next module too. I have now the same students for 3 different classes. This is the beginning, so let's see how it goes.
