Scenes from the Classroom #44

A couple of years ago, I brought back a teaching model for Y7 that we used when I started teaching. It means that I see my Y7 class almost every day and this has made for some great relationships. Lots of kids said at parents evening this week that mine was their favourite subject and, although I appreciate the time I've got back since I loaned them to a student teacher, this week she's been off doing some lectures and I have really enjoyed having them back, especially since I started a Tudors module with them. 

Predictably, in the first lesson, we didn't get much done. I have masses of knowledge of this topic and it is a favourite of many of the class already. At lesson end, I realised we had made it through two slides and precisely none of the lesson activities. 

Me: Oh, it's time to pack up, sorry, I have talked too much.

L: We have literally just talked about the Tudors for the whole lesson.

Me: I know (grimace) sorry about that, we will get more done next lesson.

L: I loved it. Best lesson ever. Ten out of ten, would recommend. 

I now know what it feels like to be reviewed on Trip Adviser.

Lordy, it's a busy time. So busy. I am #sadface a lot and having to remind myself that this situation was my choice. I'd like to say it's going to quieten down soon but...I can't actually see when that's going to happen. That said, a quick tally suggests I only have 15 more lessons to teach in the remaining nine weeks of this school year. I did a great job with picking my timetable last year, well done me. So at least there is some ebb in my main job.