Scary is the way that leads to life

There are few things that are scarier than a teacher who calls you out by name, marks your book in front of you, and gives you instant correctional instructions. If you didn't do your work, you squirm in your pants and face the music.

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There are fewer things that are scarier than a teacher who meticulously keeps records on a name list. If you have not done what you were told, you just know that you can't escape. It's only a matter a time. If it's not today, it's tomorrow. Better do it before tomorrow.

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Even scarier is a teacher commends you rightfully without overdoing it, and rebukes you reasonably without pulling punches. You know he is not dishing out compliments just to gain rapport, and he is not scolding you just because he wants to release his temper.

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It's a new revelation. Students look for a teacher who says what he means, and does what he says.

If you say "buat semua soalan" but you do not mark them, the students know you are not serious.

If you give instructions to the class and you don't have a name list, the students know you are bluffing.

If you don't affirm or rebuke students at the right time, the students know you are not in control of them.

"Aren't those kind of stuff merely basic classroom management?" You may ask.

You think every teacher actually does it meh... Where got...

He who marks books, keeps lists and talks straight will become Guru Cemerlang.

Actually very simple only, hor...