Reply #338: Pardon me if I don't [View All]

think that a student "taking over control of the class" is the healthiest scenario for a class! I also don't think disrespect is ok from any party, teacher or student. I've had very few power plays in my room over the years; students don't have to "assert" themselves to establish their personal power or to establish just who is going to be alpha in the classroom. That's me. It's my job to establish and maintain the climate and the procedures. Part of my job is to understand something about my students' background, home and community environment, and current developmental level, and to make sure that policies, procedures, and instruction fit.

If you never had a teacher that empowered you to reach your potential without disrespect, I'm sorry.