Stressors are a major factor when it comes to classroom environments. My students also face a lot of stress day in and day out. My classes are a relief for them. I teach English, and this might be one reason why. I generally relax them with either a pep talk or by playing some music in the background while we work. I let the students take the lead, and if they mention that other classes have been stressful, or that the teacher before me was stressful, I simply have a chit-chat for 5-10 minutes o...

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