CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: Caring Attitute

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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Caring Attitute

The thing I'm most proud of this week is being someone the students can open up too. I have come to realize that if the kids get the feeling that you care for them as human beings, you will get a whole lot more from them. I have two examples: One of my students started acting up, I knew that this was not the norm for this student. I talked to him regarding the expectations of the classroom, but I asked him was there anything else. At the end of class the student shared what was going on. I have not had anymore issues. (this happened last week) The other example was a student who brought in a little book of her stillborn child. I can't even begin to put into words the feelings that were going through me and still are.(This happened today) Both of these students have set high goals for themselves and are awesome students. I hope and pray that their life circumstances will not get in the way of the high goals and hopes they have set. On another issue- today was a tough day. One of our cafeteria ladies died over the weekend. The students wanted to talk about her, and we did. Once they were able to share their feelings, we were able to continue with class. Teaching is alot like nursing, you need to have a caring attitude.

3 comments:

steve said...: It's good that the students feel like they can come to you,so many of them don't have anyone to go to.I think that you have to build a good foundation with the students.And that foundation can be built in many different ways.Good job.; January 22, 2008 at 7:23:00 PM EST
Connie said...: Oh, Esther, how sad that this student had a still born child! Yes, I can imagine that your heart was breaking for this student. The fact that the student felt comfortable enough to share those pictures with you speaks volumes about the trust she has in you. I'm sure it will be a long, long time before this student heals from her loss. You are filling an important need for this student. You are a "safe" person for her to talk to and confide in.; January 22, 2008 at 7:52:00 PM EST
Julie J. said...: Esther, I admire you for your commitment to your students! As nurses we are taught to have those "therapeutic" conversations. I'm sure this young girl was glad to have you there to share her experience with you. I'm sure it was one more step for her on her road to recovery!; January 23, 2008 at 8:04:00 AM EST