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[quote=pbraverman][quote=Anonymous]Why do students at GDS call teachers by their first names? I've never understood the point of this. [/quote]

There is a good piece on the topic here:

https://odestojoyatgreenacres.wordpress.com/2015/10/15/partners-in-learning-why-our-students-call-us-by-our-first-names/

The broader point is not what's "right," but whether the approach is well thought-out. Reasonable people can disagree and still get good results. While I have a preference for first names, my primary motivation in posting this is to provide an answer to the question asked.

Peter
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Disclaimer: The anonymity here makes me uncomfortable; it's easy to be uninformed, personal, or simply mean-spirited if people don't identify themselves. For that reason, I have an account so you know whose words you're reading. I have more than 20 years' experience as a teacher and administrator in independent schools, and I have counseled hundreds of students in finding their next schools. I hope I can be helpful to some folks. If you don't like something I've said, you're in good company — there's a long line of past students and parents ahead of you. :) If you want to chat further, please feel free to contact me offline: peter <at> arcpd <dot> com[/quote]

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