Blog 3

On Thursday February 22, Nicholas posted his first blog. He addressed the building size and the small class size. After trying to lead a group of thirty students in a recycling workshop, small class sizes sound particularly attractive. While attempting to teach a lesson, I was interrupted by questions and comments. This lost the focus of the class and my train of thought. Additionally, it is difficult to point the class in a new direction when two students are in a headlock on the floor. This requires me to physical remove the two students off of each other. At the same time, two students make bathroom requests or assignment questions. Forced into this environment without teacher support, is overwhelming. I have no idea how teachers can deal with a specific problem while leading a class. Furthermore, how can you fully identify the success of students or best help them reach their potential. Every student deserves one-on-one time and the necessary assistance; this is virtually impossible within a thirty-student classroom. I sympathize with teachers and now fully comprehend the importance of small class sizes.