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'Cold calling' couldn't be tested properly; had Molina's Mafia along with my own squadron. Not really enough bodies to make it realistic, although I must admit it's fair. Oh, she's not picking on me, its divine intervention, totally random. Are the cards supposed to make it fun? I should probably try it again. As Mason mentioned, there's always That Kid, Demetrius for me, who doesn't want to be called on, who doesn't need to be. Does he? Should I be concerned with his socialization? The development of his respect for authority? Maybe. But it seems harder, and it will always be, to draw kids out, to discipline them for not caring when its my failing that made them that way. It seems too sadistic, because apathy isn't as blatantly disrespectful or disruptive as, say, throwing things or shouting out obscenities. Shyness, coolness, apathy. Crawling into a shell. The heads on the arms or the desk, the slouch. Sit up straight. Speak clearly. Certainly. I can be That Teacher. However. Retreat. How do you combat that? Sometimes, I sympathize. What I need, what I think we all need, is a crash course in developmental psychology. I guess it'll be field research from here on out.

Yes, I'll try some other questioning techniques. Eventually. I like the 'muddiest part' bit. Better phrase.