The biggest difference in these relationships is that even in the public schools where I work as a teaching assistant the interactions you have with students are much more informal than what we have in the US. From the kids calling the teacher Turkey Email List by name to the fact that in most cases the teacher’s clothes” don’t really matter you immediately notice the more casual vibe. This was a shock to me at first I felt a little uncomfortable being called “Teacher Danielle” or simply “Danielle” instead of “Ms.
The students would call me back home. However this closeness that is established from the beginning is what I love about the teacher-student relationship here even though it has caused me some difficulties. Of course this will vary depending on the age of the students you are working with. Some norms in Spain may surprise you. It is perfectly acceptable to be hands-on when working with children. Trust me when you enter a Spanish elementary classroom you have never been around more people at once.
