Group classes take a little more planning and a little more energy to teach. Balancing what different students are able to do, and their attention can be challenging. There are also so many opportunities for creative interaction and questions about what is pedagogically important that it can be confusing where to begin. But I still really enjoy working with a group of students in a way that private teacher just doesn't quite touch.
So it was difficult today to have teach my last group lessons at one of my schools today. I requested to pass them along to another teacher because I felt that several of my students were in need of longer lesson times, and I didn't have the time in my schedule to do everything. It's always hard to say goodbye to unique experiences. And also hard to say goodbye to unique groups of students. But I'm excited for what they will be able to experience with another teacher and happy they will get the diversity of teaching this way.
And now to deepen the tone with those with whom I will have more time.
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