 Re: Teaching teenagers
Hi, Irish guy teaching in Barcelona!
I've been teaching teenagers for several years now, and my experience is that it isn't necessary to be strict. I also have this friend-like style of teaching and don't have any problems. Sure, not all of my students come willingly to classes (they are usually forced to come by overzealous parents), at first at least. However, when they realise that classes can be fun and interesting as well as educational, they become hooked and start coming to classes of their own free will.
The thing is: you don't have to be strict and 'lay down the law', but what you must be is consistent and set boundaries because little angels will sometimes try to test you.
I hope this helps you some. |