Reflection 7

This article was quite interesting and very informative. It not only shows you the importance of getting to know your students as soon as possible, but it gives you guidelines which to follow. Not only did the article mention this, but I know that it is important to learn about your students and their interests. It not only helps you in communicating with them more effectively, but it also makes the environment more comfortable for the students. It may not be easy to learn about your students, but at least we are certain in the way that it can be done. Having your students engage in class discussions is a way to see how they interpret and view different subjects. Another issue that arises in a classroom setting is that there are many different cultures that are surrounding you. You need to be able to address these students without saying things that can be hurtful or demeaning to their lifestyle or culture. This article comes in handy because it tells you what to do and how to address matters in such situations. As a teacher in the making, I believe that I have the confidence to enter into a classroom and be able to set a comfortable setting. I do not have any issues with culturally different people and have experience dealing with such children. Right from the beginning, teachers have to make sure to set rules and boundaries in the classroom. There are times when people feel too comfortable and become unaware of what they are saying and this can become an issue.
This is for sure an article that I am planning on keeping for my own personal use. I know that it will benefit me in the future to have this knowledge and be able to have something that I can look back on for reference. The article has truly made me more comfortable and confident to enter a classroom filled with culturally different students for the very first time. I can also use this article for everyday life. The things mentioned are not only for teachers to use, but should be practiced by everyone. These are skills and traits that each one of us should have and put into practice. Everyone should be able to express themselves and interact with people that are different than they are. Just like in a classroom, we as individuals should have our own set of rules and boundaries which we must follow.