Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Chapter 1: Knowing Students Well

I think the thing that really jumped out at me was the idea of getting the students to share their schedules with you during the day, and not just in school.  This would entail having students write down all the things that they are willing to share about their day, and how long they believe it takes them to do it.  It gives you a chance to see what activities they are involved in on a regular basis without making it seem forced or faked, and what things they seem to devote more time to doing.

This really jumped out at me because it was something that I never experienced in high school that I wish I had.  I believe it is a good way for teachers to show they care without trying to make it too personal or awkward for the student.  I think it also helps teachers see how much students truly do in their lives, and reminds us that, while homework can be helpful sometimes, it isn’t the only thing that students have to devote time to in their lives.  It also helps us realize that our students are human beings, and, like us, they do not want to be doing work at all hours of the evening when all they really want to do is relax and de-stress.

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