The section of when teachers feel discouraged (167) really interested me. It describes how in the first couple of years teachers really have trouble showing that they care about the kids but still maintaining an authorative figure.
I think we can all relate to this as new teachers and having our own fears about the kids liking us yet still being able to come across as in charge to them. I personally think I would rather have the authority established first because I believe that is more important than being liked. Plus, after I have established my authority I could then work on becoming open and adjustable with the kids, and having them realize that I’m not that bad.
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