Get Names Right—Right from the Start. It's Worth it
When I first started teaching 20 years, I would clumsily call the register, apologising for mispronunciations and promising I’d get it right. As a new teacher, I underestimated the importance of memorising names immediately and miscalculated how much names contribute to a positive classroom climate. Taking the time to learn and use a student’s name properly is our first opportunity (outside of a smile) to connect with young people and create a sense of belonging. Mispronounci
