This week the gap between the motivated and unmotivated begins to be revealed.  Students are starting to give me small bits of information about themselves, and show interest in me as a person.  These appear to be the motivated students.  Others will take longer.  In some cases, I have information about them which helps me to understand why they might need more time to place trust in an adult.
My cooperating teacher and I continue to forge our relationship.  This week we spent a good amount of time grading papers.  We graded separately and together.  Then we discussed our differences.  I led my three classes a good bit, and we made plans for more of this this week.
I will say a few things about what I noticed regarding contextual factors.  I see the principal frequently, and he doesn't wield his power in an intimidating manner.  He just does not have that sort of physical presence.  One of the assistant principals deals with discipline issues relating to 12th graders, so she is present frequently in the areas of the building which I frequent.  She has a strong physical presence, and I wonder if this connects to her ability to do this particular job well;  I suspect it does.  She has good boundaries insofar as being chatty with teachers;  which I respect.  I see the hallways throughout the day, and I hear teachers connecting with students during these times.  What I hear is frequently very positive; a level of interest in students which is alternately caring and firm.