I think that even though I will hold them to very high standards, I think it is important that they like me. I don't believe that I can change the world and have all of them ending up thinking that I was just the greatest teacher that they ever had, but I think my compassion towards students is just as important to me as the content that I teach. I really strive for and hope that someday I can conduct my class in a manner that I saw while doing my observations. I really hated Spanish when I was in High School and did not have very good teachers, I am sure that their heart was in the right spot, however, the teacher never had my attention long enough to capture my interest. I feel that there can be a happy balance between the fun and joking around and the serious structured learning.
Students can learn a lot when joking around also.