I finally figured out how to make an impact in my classroom. You see, I have found it difficult to fit in to my co-op teacher's "style," but today it just clicked. I realized what my kids needed was a whole lot of encouragement and recognition. That's what has been missing in my past week's observations.
I've walked around and helped with worksheets until I couldn't take it anymore. Finally I realized I can not change the worksheets. I can change the unnurturing and impersonable atmosphere.
"You guys are doing a great job!"
"See? You didn't even need my help. Great work!"
My saying those words today is the first time I have heard them in my placement this semester.
My students began to open up and even smiled today! It feels good!
Hooray!!!
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I think this feedback is necessary for kids. I don't want to overuse it, but my teacher hardly rewards students with recognition either. I think its great.
Hi. I think it is awesome that you are encouraging the students. They need that! They need your classroom to be a safe, positive atmosphere. It may be the only one they have!
It is good to hear that you are encouraging the students. This may be the only pickl me up comments they may have in their life.
I too have been amazing at how little comments like the one's you mentioned really encourage the students. I have some students who have trouble getting started everday and being patient and encouraging quickly gets them started on the task at hand.
i think that is really awesome how you encourage the students in your classroom!! you may never know, but something as small as telling them that they're doing a great job may impact them in so many ways!!
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