Why do some students appear not to be interested in their future? They do not understand that by not completing their classroom work they really do not have a positive future. The apathy of some students can cause a teacher to question their worth? Most students do not understand the importance of education and how education can change what may become a gloomy future into one that is rewarding and bright. They do not seem to understand that America was not designed for the high school graduate to be financially able to take care of self and a family. Additional education or training above the high school level is necessary in order to move into a higher income level and enjoy a life of financial stability.
There are some students that understand this fact very well. They strive every day for excellence in the classroom and in their personal life. They are focused on graduating and starting a career for themselves. They understand that graduation from high school is only the first step. Having student like this is encouraging and heart warming to me. I tell those students, “I wish I had more students like you”.
Hey Ron, I experience that same poor attitude from some of my students. I am only held responsible for my response. Realizing this freed me from beating myself up when they did not respond to the lesson as I know they should have.
ReplyDeleteStudent apathy does indeed lead to teacher apathy. It can become a very vicious cycle. What causes do you think lie at the root of student apathy? What is the cure?
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