tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30079493.post1628009928924136525..comments2023-09-06T06:48:34.820-07:00Comments on Life: The Ongoing Education: FavoritismLarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04389047861929002263noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30079493.post-85306044269395219452008-12-01T18:22:00.000-08:002008-12-01T18:22:00.000-08:00I think that all teachers have favorites, and I ho...I think that all teachers have favorites, and I honestly don't think there is anything wrong with that. Although, I also think you want to try and walk that line so that other students don't feel out of it since they aren't your favorites.... I guess what I mean is don't beat yourself up too much for having favorites. It's only natural I think.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14865823168822218228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30079493.post-38645372934421636982008-11-29T19:53:00.000-08:002008-11-29T19:53:00.000-08:00It's a line we all have to mind.It's a line we all have to mind.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864631532886681402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30079493.post-48526916194173865432008-11-28T08:05:00.000-08:002008-11-28T08:05:00.000-08:00Had a dream about a brunette. Googled and found yo...Had a dream about a brunette. Googled and found you here. Hmmm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30079493.post-14832560309068446482008-11-28T02:35:00.000-08:002008-11-28T02:35:00.000-08:00Has any kid ever exhibited signs that he might be ...Has any kid ever exhibited signs that he might be having a crush on you? How did you deal with that? <BR/><BR/>I think, for some reason or other, you're liable to bond with some kids better than others. In my view, so long as you don't let your personal preference for certain kids affect the quality of education you offer to everyone in the class, you're successfully negotiating that fine line.Kennethwongsfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07963630600109933279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30079493.post-91700230797443154532008-11-25T15:03:00.000-08:002008-11-25T15:03:00.000-08:00I'm currently an intern in a public elementary sch...I'm currently an intern in a public elementary school classroom (graduating in a week, YAY!) and I feel your pain. You spend so much time with your kids that they become a part of your life, and finding an a balance where everyone is equal is impossible, but you have to put up that face anyway. I think you're on the right track. You realize your weaknesses and the only place you can go from thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30079493.post-91163662437938887352008-11-22T08:40:00.000-08:002008-11-22T08:40:00.000-08:00You are on the right track. Conciously working to ...You are on the right track. Conciously working to include those you might not initially include, looking at different faces more often when speaking to the class, and avoiding the references to "inside" jokes will help the balance and help more students feel as though they are a part of your circle.<BR/>By the way, it doesn't really change much when working with adults. I have those who feel moreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30079493.post-73090610030603099542008-11-22T07:31:00.000-08:002008-11-22T07:31:00.000-08:00There is NOTHING you can do for them that's more i...There is NOTHING you can do for them that's more important than making a connection personally. They will do things for YOU that they never do for themselves. I suppose it's easier for me because I'm old enough to be their mom.unmitigated mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901264130484454602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30079493.post-40178657640493800402008-11-22T04:14:00.000-08:002008-11-22T04:14:00.000-08:00I find that line a difficult one to walk also. Fo...I find that line a difficult one to walk also. For me it is the ones that get into the most trouble that I spend the most time. As a result I get to know them better and begin to really enjoy their company. It is difficult to be friendly without becoming a friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com