What I've Learned From My Students

I've learned that each student is so different and they themselves are different from day to day.  You can never guess how they will respond on any given day.  They each bring their own issues and they function in their own little bubble.  One day, they may be eager to learn, the next day, they might not want you to say anything to them.  This makes teaching complicated and interesting.  You're always trying to guess what will work.  How things work depends greatly on the temperment of the students and whether they come in with a "willing to learn" attitude or not.  If they're not in a good mood, it's touch and go during the entire period.