First Read.

This was a great first read, especially since we are counting the days before our first teaching sessions. The 7 tips offered to help structure students' dialogues are vital and quite strategic.  #5 Asking for evidence is like peeling the layers to get to the raw, real, reasons. Stand behind your idea or opinion. This allows for open communication in the classroom setting and a general sense of responsibility for one's actions. The themes  in Fire in the Bathroom  are unfortunately not an  uncommon one.  But the powerful result of a thorough investigation of their students needs and  teaching strategy is achieved. It is so important to be aware of students' behavioral  issues related to lack of adequate sleep or food. Equally  as necessary to know that a student is not doing well in English if it is not the primary language in the home. It is really impossible to generalize  or assume things about students while teaching.  Some students have different needs than others, and each student may react differently than another in a given situation. Likewise, it is essential for the teacher to let the students in on certain aspects of their lives. I know I always got a kick out of having casual talk about music, hobbies, or family life with teachers and professors. It showed me that they were fun, interesting, and in touch with other things besides the subject being taught.