Sue Frantz wrote: "... And I've had classes where the students stayed late the last day of class because they didn't want the class to end. I suspect it had more to do with the relationships they built with each other than it did with me. So, I thought, why does it need to end?"
Sue, I am envious! This used to happen in my classes with some regularity, but in recent years it has become a rare occurrence for me as well as for many of my colleagues. I did have one class last semester and particularly one this summer where discussion continued after class with some frequency. Both of these classes were a real pleasure to teach and I think students had a terrific time in them. I think that the common thread between the two classes was the presence of a couple of nontraditional students who often raised very pertinent and incisive commentary that led others to react and engage in meaningful discussion. I wonder if others on the list have had similar situations. Miguel --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
