You make a lot of really good sense, indigo. Fwiw--I do not feel there is any sort of power struggle on my part--that's not my angle or style. I've aimed for empathy and patience on all our parts. There are some people who are better at delivering instruction than establishing a relationship with students and that's my take on this situation.
I've been careful to keep my communication descriptive and as objective as possible, but privately I have my own opinion(s) about what makes an effective teacher. I think there's a broad range--but being defensive and narrow-minded will never be on my list. My son has never disliked a teacher. He is as nonjudgmental as they come. I'm having trouble with this one bc she seems to steadfastly refuse any perspective but her own.
