BUT, a caveat is needed. One needs to be able to distinguish between a student who is “a trouble maker” and one who is bored through a lack of challenge.

I too have had numerous situations where the teacher became the student and the student became the teacher.

I have learned that just because I am “the teacher” does not mean that I am always right.

I have also learned to “listen” to my students. In fact, many of the great ideas I incorporate into my classes came from students.

I always give those students the published credit which, I hope, increases their confidence, self-esteem and their desire to learn.