I learned an hour ago that my school is back from next Monday, May 4th!
I’ll be teaching Monday – Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. You might think this is cause for celebration, and it is. But, the news comes with a large dollop of nerves.
Here’s why;
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Rustiness
It will have been more than three months since I last stood in front of a bunch of teenagers playing the role of teacher. Yes, I’ve been teaching online, but that’s a cakewalk compared.
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Heat
Hearsay, and a website, has it that air-conditioners won’t be allowed in classrooms. Covid-19, you understand. It’s coming up toward the middle of summer here, with temperatures feeling like mid-30s °C by late morning.
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Covid-19 changes
Students and teachers have to wear masks at all times, and keep a(n anti-) social distance of 1.5 metres. I expect there’ll also be rigorous washing of hands etc. All told, a different game to when I last played in January.
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Moving
Ramping up the pressure a little more, I’ve committed to moving apartments. I have to do it a day or two before school starts.
On the Other Hand
This is what I signed up for. I’ve done it before. Buy the ticket, take the ride.