Module 1 Chapters 1-3

I know that teachers are supposed to make a difference in their students' lives. I thought that it was interesting if a student-teacher relationship is good in kindergarten, then they will go onto be successful in several aspects until eighth grade (pg. 8). I think this is true because whenever a teacher and I had a good relationship, I wanted to try more within the classroom. I wanted to let the teacher know I cared about them and what they were teaching, since they cared about me as more than just a body at a desk. I realized that teachers can influence a student to learn more by simply getting to know their students. I saw this first hand when I was in my field placement when I was at Reavis last semester. A student did not want to learn at the beginning of the semester, but once the teacher found out they both had puppies, they began a real relationship with one another. The student then became more involved within the activities in class and by the time I left, his grade changed dramatically.

Another example of getting to know my students better was when I was in my first field placement. I was in a junior high school and the students were shy to accepting my help. After a week I finally got to know the students by asking questions and actually getting to know them, it also helped my cooperating teacher get to know his students better as well. They told me everything, things that are important and other things that I definitely should not have known, but it helped me teach to them as an entire class and individually.

When I was in school I was top of my class, active in clubs, and in sports. I had a very good self-concept of myself because I was doing well academically and socially. During those years I never thought that doing poor in school could have a negative outlook on one's life. In the junior high school there were some students with IEPs and they struggled with their own self-concept, or the image of themselves (pg. 103-104). Two students in particular were at very low levels for reading and writing. Since they were performing at such lower levels they had a poor view of themselves as students. This affected more than just their grades, they did not socialize with the other students and it was painful to watch. The students self-concept of themselves limits them not only academically but also socially. That is why as teachers we should create a positive classroom community and get to know our student, so they know they are amazing whether they learn differently or not.

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  1. Corey SiebringJune 16, 2019 at 9:23 PM

    It was great how you connected the reading to your own experience. I have some experiences like you have. As a sub a few years ago I was subbing in a kindergarten class and had a student that was very shy and did not want to learn from me and just wanted to cry. Each time I subbed in the class she would open up a little more. By the end of the year not only would she want to learn from me, but was active in class participation activities and even would talk to me beyond the class work. I laughed at your comment about learning stuff from the middle school children that you should not have. I have also been there. I have learned that middle school students do not always have a filter and do not care what they say in front of people.
    I agree with about how students struggle in class can provide poor views of themselves and in turn the students will close them off to others. It also can cause a student to disruptive and mean in class and in school in general. I have seen that with all the years of substituting.

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  2. Ally WhowellJune 18, 2019 at 9:02 PM

    I liked reading your comments about this weeks reading. I think it is great that you were able to connect so many different concepts within the chapter to a classroom setting. I also remember students growing up with IEPs or in special education, always had behavior problems. My neighbor was in those classes and he just labeled himself as stupid and never tried at all to get better because he felt like there wasn't a point of trying. I also think that students are always hestiant to get to know a teacher and warm up, I think that is probably the most fun time, getting to know the students and them getting to know you, the bonding is a lot of fun.

    As a teacher, it is important to keep all these things in mind when welcoming a new class of students or new transfers. It also is important to choose our words careful and encourage students we see are struggling or falling behind the rest of the class.

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  3. JrodrigueztrntyJune 21, 2019 at 9:23 PM

    It is awesome how you found a way to reach your students. Sometimes it can be very difficult because students may find embarrassing the idea of receiving additional help. I had that happen before and noticed that just like you, trying to build relationships by finding similar interests or by asking questions are both great ways of getting to know your students. Once they see you are not so bad, they will definitely open up to you. Kids are smart, they know when you really want to help them or you're simply doing your job. So the more genuine and caring you are, the better the chance of bonding with your students. It's funny how you mentioned that they started giving you a little too much information about them. Once students feel comfortable they can definitely get a little carried away. :)

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