Wanted #2... John Naiker

Dear 2^nd Year Teacher,

Please dwell on the following classroom curricular polarities. Each side of the continuum has its place, even if it is just momentarily. Remember that the master teacher is like a circus performer, a professional musician or the man who balances eels on his nose.

Serious -----------------Humerous

Listening---------------Speaking

Reading----------------Writing

Moving-----------------Sitting still

Shouting out--------Ordered turns

Academic Rigour----Fun and games

Discipline------------Freedom

Prescription----------Description

Routine----------------Out of the ordinary

Some continuums exist in the moment, some in the lesson, some in the week and some in the year.

Sincerely,

A almost 3^rd year teacher