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I tend to be a perfectionist… this class was a very humbling experience for me!) 6) Remember that some students feel very intimidated by others in the class who have had previous background in the language. There were teachers in my class who teach both French and Spanish… to me they had an advantage because Catalan looks and sounds a lot like French. I found myself in the same position, and saying the same things, that some of MY students say…. again, I was put into my students shoes – what an experience! Fact of the matter is – those who teach French were struggling just as much as I was – but in MY MIND it was “easier” for them. 7) Step back once in awhile. Take yourself out of the role as teacher. Put yourself into the role of one of your students. Try to feel what they are feeling… it will make a big difference! LISTEN to your students – filter through the whiners and sympathize with those who have legitimate “complaints”. I’ve found this to be the most valuable lesson I l
