A classroom, the usual buzz of students and pencils dancing in rhythm against the pages while the teacher introduces them to new lessons and concepts. A few students sigh with annoyance, some are eager to learn and understand new things, and the remaining are neutral towards learning. And some students are more interested in running their mouths than hands.

A student raised his hand, waiting for the teacher to notice. The teacher allows him to speak when she notices a student has raised their hand.

That student points at a boy slowly writing down the points the teacher just dictated.

Elms stood up and apologized for being unable to complete notes in time. The teacher understands his situation, and advises the other student with a slight hint of strictness in her tone, “ Otto, thank you for informing me, but I believe this can happen to anyone sometimes.

And instead of complaining about his incomplete work to point out his faults, you could have helped him.”

The teacher resumes her class, she is again interrupted by Elms himself. The teacher asks him with a gentle tone, “ Do you have any doubt about this topic, Elms? If there is, then tell me, I will explain.”

Elms clarifies, “ No ma’am, I have no doubt. But, I have a request, could you repeat these definitions? I wasn’t able to write.”

The teacher suggests in a guilty tone, “ Elms, if I repeat, then I won’t be able to complete today’s topic, and if it remains incomplete, then all students would have more doubts than clarity.

Elms, could you ask any of your classmates, they would gladly help you with this. Is that alright with you?”

Elms agreed even though he disagreed with the teacher’s suggestion.