After a week's delay dye to being trapped with several other teachers abroad, it is surprisingly good to be back. As many of my students have been (or still are) missing and there is a lot of examination pressure, my scheme of work has had to be particularly flexible.
Many students are nervous about what they might have missed, so a considerable amount of effort also has to go into reassurance. Conversely, students who are not staying at the school beyond the summer term are also beginning to withdraw and become less cooperative. This is all a completely different dynamic to the last two terms. My response has been to be even more enthusiastic and supportive but I am taking a much harder line on distraction (especially the presence of mobile phones) which I feel is really unfair to already tense students.
I can empathise to an extent as I am a week behind with my work for college, so I can offer practical advice - don't panic and re-schedule!
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