I got two similar emails from group members today. They both definitely need practical responses, not just encouragement. Ideas? Jody? Robert? Laurie? Michele? Others? This is serious business.
First email:
Just feel the need to vent a little bit. I’ve been anxious enough about going back next week (it’s already time…really?) and I logged onto our online gradebook system just out of curiosity to see if any classes and students have been added. They have. And…….not one class under 30 students. MAJOR BUMMER. I’ve always at least had a couple of classes in the lower 20 range. Now, all of my classes are going to be about 32-34 students. All of my classroom management problems stemmed from my large classes of 33, 34 students. I’m nervous…….really nervous. Ideas?
Second email:
Hi Ben, hope you’re well. If possible could you post this? Maybe someone has some tips. I just found out that two of my high school classes will be very large, at least 38, maybe 45 (!) I’ve never taught classes so huge. Anyone have any practical tips?
