My
surprise for the week was a big one, (to me anyway). I had scheduled a
guess speaker this week. I just knew that the “horrible none caring class”
causes me many anxious moments. I was wishing half of that particular class
would not show up because my greatest fear was them causing me overwhelming embarrassment.
Surprise to me, they did not embarrass me at all! They were so into what the
guest speaker had to say. The class was raising their hands, asking questions
and participating in the activity that was being presented. They are coming out
of their shells enabling me to see the person on the inside of each student.
Being
at NTI this summer has enabled me to believe I can manage my students
regardless of the situation. The
students ask what has happen to you. You
act differently. They did not like the “New Me”. On the outside many students
appear to dislike structure and strict teachers. But I know on the inside they will learn in a
structured environment. It may be something they do not get at home and when
they have rules and structure, I believe they will recognize and understand
that there are people who care.
I had another surprising moment this week. With the writing
curriculum, I had the students write an autobiography about themselves. One of
the students in this same class, their autobiography made me say WOW! She has
had a rough life and is always trying to be the smart mouth tough one but is
afraid of being left alone! Does this come from being left alone because her
mom is in jail? There are some teachers that are afraid of this student. I have
never been afraid or uneasy of this same student. I have always felt a special “something”
for this one. I believe that God puts us in places for a reason and she very
well may be my reason.
1 comment:
Great job Michelle. As the students say GO GIRL,I like the idea of an autobiography.
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