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Actually the ME chair Dr. Kriner helped keep me in the program when I was getting fed up. Good man to BS with over coffee and matzo (sp?) crackers. It was evident he had issues in dealing with the faculty as well.
If you don’t have the patience to teach then you shouldn’t do it. I’ve been told by peers they are surprised at my temperament and ability to teach, I let the students get further out on the limb before coaching them back in while laughing vice getting mad. At the same time I have been considered one of if not the hardest graders, just not a yeller.
I think that’s one of the key’s, to recognize where the students are making mistakes and letting them in such a way that they can self correct/teach while allowing all to laugh about it later. The other aspect is presenting yourself, the teacher, as the minimum acceptable standard and honestly believing that your students will surpass you through both of your efforts.
S/F, FOG
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