Ah, coffee. Who doesn't love the aroma, the taste, the caffeine!? But something we could all live without... coffee breath. One can be very tempted to pop in a piece of gum throughout the day whether it's to freshen your breath, stave off mid-morning hunger, or simply stay focused until 3:00 pm.
However, most districts say this is a big no-no. Many times when students chew gum it ends up everywhere: the floor, under desks, in books, even on the wall. Additionally, critics of gum chewing say that the chewing, popping, and blowing bubbles is very distracting to students.
It must be said that there is a growing group of gum chewing supporters. These individuals maintain that gum helps to activate the brain resulting in increased focus and retention of information. Check out this crazy article by H. Bernard Wechsler, author of Speed Reading for Professionals for an in depth explanation to the phenomenon.
So what do you think? Should teachers be able to chew gum in class? Is this an ancient rule that still belongs in today's schools? Is gum a gross, annoying distraction? Take the poll to the left. I want to know what you fabulous teachers think!
However, most districts say this is a big no-no. Many times when students chew gum it ends up everywhere: the floor, under desks, in books, even on the wall. Additionally, critics of gum chewing say that the chewing, popping, and blowing bubbles is very distracting to students.
It must be said that there is a growing group of gum chewing supporters. These individuals maintain that gum helps to activate the brain resulting in increased focus and retention of information. Check out this crazy article by H. Bernard Wechsler, author of Speed Reading for Professionals for an in depth explanation to the phenomenon.
So what do you think? Should teachers be able to chew gum in class? Is this an ancient rule that still belongs in today's schools? Is gum a gross, annoying distraction? Take the poll to the left. I want to know what you fabulous teachers think!
Trident Fruity Layers is the most flavorful gum I have ever experienced. The succulent juices it produces are reason enough to dive into the fruity paradise that this gum brings. I am not so sure it would even be possible to give a lecture or even speak while these tiny explosions are occurring in my mouth. If you do happen to take the plunge into fruitopia, you will not be disappointed. That being said, I do not agree with chewing gum in front of students while teaching them. Then again, who am I?
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