Two weeks before classes are over

The year is coming to a close. I have had the opportunity to teach at two institutions in the Twin Cities area-Bethel University and the University of St. Thomas. In the former case, my students are between 25-50 years of age and in the latter case they are 18 years old. There definitely is a contrast between these two groups of students. My older students at Bethel are more expressive and seem to internalize the subject matter of the course; my 18 year old students at St. Thomas are reserved and respectful. They look to me to formulate what is true about the subject matter in the course. This is good in that they don't verbally second guess me. My comments about my students are not evaluative but merely descriptive of how my students present themselves. I am teaching a total of 6 courses! My Christmas gift this year will be the moment I reach the last paper or exam I have to grade.