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When thinking about being a teacher I always question how comfortable or how strict I should be with the students. I kept this question in my mind as I observed an art teacher at Height High School. When entering the classroom, there was music playing from one of the student's phones and I could already tell how calm and comfortable the environment was. Most of the students were working independently on their art pieces while the teacher went from person to person asking if they needed any assistance. The students would raise their hand if they needed help and she would go to them immediately unless she was already helping another student. She did not seem very strict with the kids and even joked around with them. There was no need for her to be strict though because all of the students respected her and focused on their work. This made me ponder how she was able to gain so much respect from high schoolers? When talking to one of the students she was saying how she loved art and that everyone in this class was also very passionate about their work. This made me realize how when students are passionate about what they are learning, they will work hard. This makes it easier for the teacher to be more laid back and comfortable with the students. What i begin to question about this is how do teachers create this level of respect and working habits with students who are not passionate about the subject? I think it is very important to try to work towards making students passionate for the content teachers are required to teach, no matter the subject. This relates to how teachers can not rely on the banking method style of teaching. When using the banking method, it disinterests the students and causes them to lose passion for what they are learning. If teachers want their students to have respect and be comfortable or passionate in the classroom, they must teach in a way that will make the students interested in the content they are learning.