Students retook a test on Friday after school and a few students stayed later. Five of us ended up chatting and just having conversation. It was definitely a nice change of pace, and they are such great kids. We talked about homemade tamales, the atrocity of Taco Bell, Vans vs. Crocs, and teenager terminology. They quickly ran toward the board and wrote all sorts of slang with little definitions. As I was chatting with them, I couldn't help but think how much I really needed to get grading done. Was it worth it? To spend an evening with kids just for fun? I honestly struggle with this and lean toward no. I guess I'm still using an efficiency model. My relationships with students can pull students toward learning or at least passing. Shouldn't I use my energy and time for the kids who really need it? But... then again, people aren't machines. We're not input output models. And who can know what time is well spent or not?
Was this a good use of my time? Am I asking the wrong question?
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