Authenticity

I honestly don't believe that there are limits or boundaries when it comes to authenticity. Teachers address their students as real human beings. Why should they not be themselves around those they are teaching? I would much rather have an authentic teacher than a 'fake' one. I feel that people should be authentic when it comes to their personality. There may be a time when one is teaching about a subject they don't really care for, but they can feign interest for the benefit of the children. This is not being inauthentic, as it is not changing themselves as a person. Students can tell if you are not being real or genuine with them. They could care less if you are pretending to be interested in the Hundred Years War, as long as they know you care. When it comes to authenticity, I feel it should never be hidden or pushed to the side for learning's sake, but rather embraced and built off of.