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Date: 13 November 2004 00:35:17
Well, at least Thursday was totally horrendous and today was very pleasant given I had to spend it at work. It is just stunning what an impact individuals can have on a group - unfortunately the impact in that respect is negative. One amazing pupil does not make a good class whereas one very descructive can totally ruin a whole group.
I have managed to lose one pupil who spent his entire time in my room (and out of it when I needed a break) thinking up as many ways of destroying my lesson. Apparently I was picking on him. Anyway he is now ruining another class - sorry Fred, and thank you.
While I'm complaining, I took some of lunchtime yesterday explaining to a class of 15 and 16 year olds why I didn't show them the video I had planned to (it's much easier to explain things in their free time - they listen quietly). I doubt the message got through but I did explain procedure for next lesson. We'll see.