Some of my fascinating encounters in the classroom with the students who made me a better learner. Classrooms are where I ‘belong’
Five years ago, a boy named Jeevan joined our classes. He wasn’t the brightest student in the room, but he was probably the most alert. Every now and then, while I was teaching, a hand would go up. “Sir… that’s a spelling mistake.” Or… “Sir… that sentence isn’t grammatically correct.” I eventually gave him a…
One of the reasons I enjoy conversations with students is that they often reveal stories that never surface inside the classroom. A smile, a casual question, or a few minutes during a break can sometimes open a door that would otherwise remain closed.I am rarely rude with my students. My own teachers taught me the…