When a teacher is absent
When a teacher is absent A class monitor and a gymnast take over Denzil Jayasinghe 3 min read·3 days ago T he boys rejoiced whenever a teacher did not turn up in class. They knew it would be a free-format class where they could do whatever they wanted. Shirley, the class monitor, took over, acting like he was the teacher in charge. Shirley’s command of the classroom was like a lullaby to the unruly students. He had a no-nonsense voice, and it carried an unmistakable authority. He didn’t need to shout or raise his voice to get the students’ attention. He spoke, and they listened. On the other hand, the meek teachers were constantly struggling to control the class. They would shout and yell, but the students would ignore them. They were like a dog that barks but doesn’t bite. Shirley, on the other hand, was like a lion. He was also powerful and confident. He knew he could handle any situation, and the students knew it too. That’s why they listened to him. Shirley’s methods differed from