I approach teaching with excess kindness.
I assume if someone misses a class or an assignment, it’s because they are having a hell of a time existing right now.
I frequently encourage them to tell me if they need extensions or to meet outside of office hours. These students are paying to be here.
I assume if someone misses a class or an assignment, it’s because they are having a hell of a time existing right now.
I frequently encourage them to tell me if they need extensions or to meet outside of office hours. These students are paying to be here.
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It has to be *gestures wildly at the world on fire* ALL of this that is making it harder for them to learn. So it’s my job to provide grace and kindness as I can.
They are humans with lives outside of the classroom. Give them the same courtesy you would hope for.