Does the attitude and quality of the students which you are teaching form you into the instructor you are today?
Yes they do. We need to respond to the needs of our audience and their level of interest and enthusiasm reflects back on us. While it is not the only force present in the room, it does have an impact. I find myself "bouncing off" my students and what they do. This is especially evident when you teach two sections of the same course in the same shcool at different times. You can really see the similarities and the differences in the groups. All different groups have different dynamics and the teacher needs to be aware of this to effectively interact with students to maintain their level of enthusiasm.
