This perfectly describes why, as a 1:1 tutor of children, I'm wiped out after a day of three or four students. My version is more, what does my student understand? what are their misconceptions? what do they already know that can help them understand this problem? what mental/emotional habits are getting in their way? At. Every. Moment. But I love the challenge and the kiddos.
Jill - that's a great point - many of us have interactions every day that require this level of high intensity attention. And sometimes it's not just at work - we can have that intense attention in our family interactions as well. But, yes, it can be so rewarding.
This perfectly describes why, as a 1:1 tutor of children, I'm wiped out after a day of three or four students. My version is more, what does my student understand? what are their misconceptions? what do they already know that can help them understand this problem? what mental/emotional habits are getting in their way? At. Every. Moment. But I love the challenge and the kiddos.
Jill - that's a great point - many of us have interactions every day that require this level of high intensity attention. And sometimes it's not just at work - we can have that intense attention in our family interactions as well. But, yes, it can be so rewarding.