Tag: teaching

  • WE MOVED BACK TO NEW YORK CITY

    WE MOVED BACK TO NEW YORK CITY

    We missed it so much that we decided to move back to New York City.  My husband is excited to start his new teaching position.   Today we bought bagels at Zabar’s and the first time we left Sheldon alone in our apartment, but when we came back home, it was apparent from the position of…

  • MANIPULATION

    MANIPULATION

    When I teach composition at the college level, I tell my students on the first day:  “If you have failed this course once, stay after class so you can make an appointment with me.” I hold office hours every day after all my classes for all my students. I give all my students 20 minutes…

  • FAKE FAMILY PHOTOS

    FAKE FAMILY PHOTOS

    On the first day of class, I give my students the same direction:  “This is the hand signal. [I show them a hand signal] When you see it, quietly gather your belongings and leave the room.”  One time, when I saw a student having emotional problems, I used it.  After the other students left the…