I'm really glad I make my students keep journals. I started this endever to benefit them. However, I get to know them a lot quicker this way. I found out things I never would have known. I get way better feedback than I would from one of those course rating things.
For instance, this one girl seemed so happy, but I found out in her journal she was having a horrible time because she hates English and she doesn't know if she'll even get to go to school this semester because of financial reasons.
I also get a good feel for those that will do their work and those that take it less seriously. I get a feel for what they are interested in, how I can expect them to interact as a class.
I write them comments to. I hope they like that.
One student mentioned that I was the first teacher to ask for their names and then try to use them.
!?!?!?
Anyway, you never know what is going on inside someone's head.
For instance, this one girl seemed so happy, but I found out in her journal she was having a horrible time because she hates English and she doesn't know if she'll even get to go to school this semester because of financial reasons.
I also get a good feel for those that will do their work and those that take it less seriously. I get a feel for what they are interested in, how I can expect them to interact as a class.
I write them comments to. I hope they like that.
One student mentioned that I was the first teacher to ask for their names and then try to use them.
!?!?!?
Anyway, you never know what is going on inside someone's head.
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