"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of becoming." -- Goethe
As teachers we find ourselves educating our students academically. However, there are times where teachers may assist students with developing self-esteem and help students discover who they are. I have observed many actions and behaviors abnormal for a certain age. I would take a step back and analyze the situation. Like a jig-saw puzzle, I would connect the pieces carefully.
The assignments are just like a puzzle. I have to carefully analyze the resources and connect the pieces to a useful meaning.
I am exploring the internet tools of Hot Chalk, Rcampus, and teacher tube. I recently found out that my school has adopted an internet tool. I would like to look into this and share my findings.
Happy Surfing everyone! Enjoy surfing the net!
I agree with your point of view on how some behaviors can catch us off guard. Allowing a child to become an independent thinker is so much harder to do without influencing personal judgment.
ReplyDeleteYou know Tara, my cousin once told me, "I'm glad I'm not a teacher, you constantly have to go to school and learn new stuff." Just like our students learn something new everyday (at least I hope they do!) we as teachers learn as well, not only from school, but from our colleagues and students alike. I am humbled by the stories my students would tell me, especially about their life experiences, it makes a better teacher...a better person!
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