Years ago an administrator said to me "Sarcasm is not an appropriate form of humor when dealing with kids." Now, he was talking about a different teacher, so I didn't say anything out loud but I thought to myself "Oh boy..." I mean, I don't think I could make it through a single class without using sarcasm. I even give lectures on sarcasm sometimes!
Luckily most students seem to get it (at least by the end of the year!). I was reminded about this valuable part of their education I provide by a recent gift from JS alongside an older (15 years ago?) gift from a former student ( I can remember her face and where she sat, but her initials escape me):
Dear Kriddy,
ReplyDeleteSarcasm has no place in schools. Let's stick to dry lectures and zero humor. That'll keep them engaged and excited for sure!
Sarcastically yours,
Capacitor482