I would have said before that one year can't play a big role and cause such differences, but in practice I see that the classes are quite different. Although I already knew most of the students (and they already knew me), I spent the first two weeks, with a few exceptions. It was mainly to get acquainted with the currently discussed material, textbook, teaching methods and classroom climate. Even the classes I attended last semester underwent some development.
Although I already knew most of the students (and they already knew me), I spent the first two weeks, with a few exceptions.