Long day today, which I wasn't entirely looking forward to as it began. After lessons I found myself out at the basketball courts as our guys resumed practice sessions following the break for the exams. And here's the ironic thing: I enjoyed every minute and, if anything, felt sort of recharged by the end of the session. In earlier years when I have been involved in drama I've noticed a similar effect.
Obviously the sense of watching students being able to do something more natural than sitting studying at desks contributes to the feeling of enjoyment. But I don't think it's just that. I reckon it's also to do with a sense of purpose & point. The activity feels educational in the deepest sense, if that sounds coherent? Frankly, there are times when what goes on in a classroom doesn't feel completely right to me somehow.
I suppose I should think this through more deeply. But I'm too old and just can't be bothered. Instead I'll just enjoy the times I really get to enjoy what I do.
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