SparkLife posts by mr jung

Q: Is it possible for a teacher to hate a student, or pick a favorite?

A: Sure, it’s possible. As a student, I noticed this happening ...

Q: Why do teachers from different subjects always have their assessments due in the same week?

A: While I wish I could speak to you in ...

Q: What do you think is the ideal class size?

A: The general line is that smaller classes are better. Try and imagine someone making the ...

Q: What’s your favorite Shakespeare play? Why?

A: This is a tough question, because it requires an exclusive answer—it’s like asking a parent who their favorite ...

Q: Do you ever wonder what the students say about you? And, if you hear about it somehow, do you ever try and change the ...

Q: I am a high school freshman, applying to the Columbia University Science Honors Program. It's a highly selective, math and science program that meets ...

Q: Do you ever get tired of helping needy students? The ones that show up at your office every other day with questions?

A: I wrote ...

Q: Years after we have moved on, do you remember old students?

A: Yes, almost always. I might not immediately remember their names or when they ...

Q: When you were in school, did you ever take a class that you felt was utterly pointless to your life? If so, how did ...

Q: Does your mind ever wander while you’re teaching class? What do you think about?

A: To be honest, my mind stays razor-focused at all times, ...