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Sunday, October 17, 2010
Assumptions
Yes, my entire first year! There were a group of students that stepped up to compete in the teamwork competition for Skills USA. They started practicing and seemed committed. They were allowed to take part of a certain field trip for their commitment. Wow, what an eye opener on their conduct outside the classroom. And when we got back to the lab the next day, they totally stopped caring about the competition. That is when I realized how they just did that to go on the field trip. That was what they were really committed to. But it was a learning experience.
I can relate to your story. I also had a similar experience with a couple of students in my Skills group. Another teacher and I took them to Jekyll Island last year to attend the Skills USA conference. The large majority of the group was very appreciative of the experience. It was the first time some of the students had ever seen the beach! But you always have a few bad apples. I had two students misbehave and abuse the privileges I had granted them. Of course they were punished according to school policy when we returned. Teaching is a constant learning experience.
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