The Lavoie videos were a reminder of how every learner absorbs knowledge differently. Although I try to remind myself to be empathetic to the various circumstances that exist within the minds of the children within the classroom, it can be difficult to empathize with a student when they are off task or causing a disruption. Through his videos, Lavoie reminds us that ones behavior is typically an act of something that is going on within and he shows us various ways to deal with such situations.
Lavoie reminded me to take a step back before reacting. He reminded me to remind myself that exhibiting patience and understanding can be more effective than embarrassment and intolerance. Showing a student that you care about them and providing them with a comfortable learning environment are two key elements in teaching a classroom full of various learning levels.
These videos were an eye opener for me as well. It is hard to be empathetic in various circumstances that exist within the minds of the children within the classroom, but we have to get to the root of the problem. Students who are off task or causing disruptions may have things going on within themselves. If we just step back and look at it from a different perspective, we might see more clearly. Alot of my students are like this. Most don't get much attention from home, so they will receive it from where ever they can get it. It is the teachers who learning environments comfortable for everyone.
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