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Listen to me!


Some times I want to tell you things, but you just stare into the wall as if the students were there.

Some times I want to participate, but you simply ignore me and leave me with my hand up just because you have no time for a student's opinion.

Have you ever asked yourself if I wanted to ask something about the topic? Or perhaps something about a matter related to the class.

Perhaps you are too busy to pay attention to any student in - what you call - your worst class.

Have you ever thought about actually trying to teach something from your own brain instead of just asking us to learn from the book?

Perhaps not.

Have you ever thought about trying your best to listen to a voice that is not your own? 

Perhaps not.

Have you ever thought about actually trying to do the work of a teacher?

Certainly not.

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