tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423208180009140848.post5627828112636311165..comments2023-08-22T02:18:07.839-07:00Comments on Soapbox By Carly: Response to Mr. William ChamberlainCarly Pughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03970808660406912537noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423208180009140848.post-49405806961320243422011-07-14T07:39:20.427-07:002011-07-14T07:39:20.427-07:00Mr. Chamberlain,
Thank you for the praise and the ...Mr. Chamberlain,<br />Thank you for the praise and the insight! I am learning to store all the information and advice that those currently in the field have to share. Every bit helps in mentally preparing myself for what lies ahead!<br /><br />I know there are so many students out there like Chloe who are very bright and it's the bright, well-behaved ones that seem to make some teachers' day but they just don't know how to challenge them because maybe they were the lousy student who couldn't have imagined being any more challenged than they already were.<br /><br />You are very right in what you said about the "lousy student" teachers and the "good student" teachers. I thought back to a lot of teachers I had had over the years and could definitely visualize this for a lot of them. <br />Lucky for me, I have been both. I think this will help me alot because I know what it's like to struggle and just wish someone could notice how hard you're trying, and I also know what it's like to be at the head of the class and be bored waiting for the rest of the class to be on the same page. Because of this, it's easy for me to sympathize with both ends of the spectrum. <br /><br />It is always good to hear from good teachers and find out what I have to look forward to in my career! Thanks for sharing! :)Carly Pughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03970808660406912537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423208180009140848.post-34897182142998246202011-07-12T16:17:55.016-07:002011-07-12T16:17:55.016-07:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts. They lead to a c...Thanks for sharing your thoughts. They lead to a couple of my own. <br /><br />First, it is great you found affirmation for becoming a teacher. It is a difficult job whose rewards are definitely not monetary and often not even respect from the community. We need passionate people that care about students and you definitely sound like you fit the bill.<br /><br />Second, when you talked to your cousin Chloe and she felt sadness for not being able to use these tools it reminded me of a thought you might find useful. Teachers typically fall into one of two categories: the good student or the lousy student.<br /><br />The "good student" teacher loves school because it was easy for them. They excelled there and found a lot of self worth because of it. They teach like they were taught because it worked for them (and if it worked for them it must be what works best for everyone.)<br /><br />The "lousy student" teacher had a horrible experience in school. They didn't learn the same way as the other, more successful kids did. They struggled to survive and usually did not like school. At some point as an adult they realized that school could be better for kids like them and they made a commitment to creating a learning environment that is more successful for those students. (You will often find these teachers working in special education.)<br /><br />If you want to really learn how to teach to all students, find a "lousy student" teacher to emulate. They are (usually) amazing educators that have a lot to teach us. By the way, I am a "good student" teacher that has reformed my ways. :)Wm Chamberlainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692221214846665588noreply@blogger.com