It's nearly in the can.This statement alone must represent some of my thoughts about being an educator. I am one of those instructors who love the process much more than the subject. Teaching communication skills is really a blessing for those like me. I am a true believer learning should be a show, sometimes a dog and pony one. I'd be bored silly if it weren't for the wide berth given to instructors in my department. I'm able to treat a majority of classes as small productions. Nowadays, teaching must complete with diversions in a media-heavy universe.
The days I love the best are when the whole afternoon has felt like something suitable for stage or screen. My current players are getting ready for tomorrow's final examination which is quite traditional and paper-based.
My group this term is composed of just fourteen. They are small and close-knit. This is the type of class which are planning a dinner out after their final exam. Only a small percentage of my classes choose to voluntarily hang out together after it's all officially over!