Conditional Acceptance In Unconditional Schools

the students and be prejudiced. Teachers should not see social class as a problem or an excuse as to why

Respect: as a professional, respect should be demonstrated in your work, attitude, and communication with others. One way to gain the attention of your students is by creating an atmosphere of respect. This will then create a relation among you and the student that will keep the student engage and enthusiastic to learn. Generally building up an atmosphere of appreciation makes your students feel welcome and acknowledged in your classroom. Students who see themselves as regarded notwithstanding their learning contrasts are best ready to profit by distinctive chances to learn (Moore et al., 2011).

I remember my favorite teacher vividly even though I sat in her class many years ago. I have so many fond memories of her and took so much from her class. I can only dream of touching a child’s life in the way my favorite teacher touched mine. For just one student to think of me in the same way would make all the years of hard work worth the effort. I also want my students achieve many accomplishments. I want them to use and remember what they have learned in my class. I also want them to have a broad spectrum of knowledge. I want each student to do their best and go as far as they can. I want them to feel a sense of accomplishment and be proud of themselves. I want to be the teacher who is encouraging, supportive, and pushes her students to be their best.

Wow, is all I could think as I read this statement in the article. To expect great work, educators must provide students with the necessary skills to produce great work. The example of a teacher assigning a complex paper on the first day of school without guidance, and expecting the students to submit quality work was an awesome example to drive this point home. This statement made me reflect on my instructional processes. I remember having a teacher in high school that was guilty of this offense. She had the reputation of being the tough teacher, but really her instructional methods didn’t support the high expectations that she had for the students in her class. Therefore, students never meet her expectation, but it was because of her lack of instruction. Moving forward, I will now assess my teaching more closely. I refuse to be the teacher that assigns challenging work, and not teaching challenging

True learning needs to move past the acquisition of standards. Littky (2015) states, “Learning is about being mindful and using imagination and creativity to learn about what works best for each student” (p. 159). In order to achieve this level of understanding of students, teachers need to know students both on a personal and academic level. Taking the time to get to know your students’ interests is essential. As Estrella Olivares-Orellana (2015) stated, “When a meaningful connection is built, a sense of reciprocal respect and responsibility not to let the other one down is born” (p. 167). This can be accomplished through conducting interest inventories at the beginning and conferencing with both parents and students

Growing up in a predominantly black school district I have noticed that a lot of students do just enough to get by. I plan to instill in my students that they should always strive to do their best. I want my students

Diversity encompasses numerous characteristics including socio-economic background, ethnicity, special needs, gender, and giftedness (Cazden, 2001). Today, classrooms are getting more varied and diverse with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and students with a disability. It appears that teachers must meet the needs of all students successfully and individually to effectively teach a classroom of diverse students. This paper will first identify three challenges involved with ensuring that teaching strategies are

attitude to learn. Students should also prepare for tests and do the homework to help

It is important to know which are the abilities and characteristics of a group of student, in order to enhance them, for example; it is good to know that African American children have talent for speaking in public, we can definitely make them participate in public acts such as, the mother day and ask them to deliver the opening speech. I know that there are studies that prove that African American boy students start to present behavioral problems when they are adolescents, the previous happens not because they change their attitude, it happens because the teachers’ attitude towards them change. In adolescence African American boys reach the physical appearance of a man, therefore, their teachers perceive them as a threat, this happens because

Unconditional positive regard - a concept developed by the late psychologist Carl Rogers back in the 1960's. Unconditoinal positive regard is to accept and respect others without judgement and I would argue a determining factor in the rapport building process; it is a key element of our work as therapists, both 'in the office' and out in the field of our adventure therapy programs.

Every film belongs to a film genre and it’s this genre that leads the viewer to having certain expectations of what he or she will see. Unconditional belongs to the film genre of drama which is greatly dependent on the development of the characters, their interactions and heightened emotions. Often when the film is directed well, the viewer is able to experience what the characters are feeling and therefore

want the atmosphere of my classroom to reflect this it is important that the class follows

I have learned it is important to hold myself to high standards and I hope my students will return the favor. Responsibility, respect, honor, and equality are four specific qualities I value and I anticipate my students will see me display these traits and model after them. I want nothing more and expect nothing less than to see young minds grow and mature into exceptional individuals who succeed in and out of the classroom.

2) Create a safe classroom environment. Develop rules and procedures which provide a structured environment rich in routine and shared expectations. Develop and enforce rules prohibiting sarcastic, degrading, and berating remarks and comments by students directed at other students. In my classroom I implemented a "No Hunting" rule. No student may physically or verbally hurt another. Additionally, learn to use positive reinforcement instead of negative reinforcement to correct student behaviors. Lastly, provide copious amounts of praise and reinforcement for student risk taking. Become an advocate for each of your students. Take time out to let each student know how well they are doing. This could take the form of a short handwritten note on their papers, or verbal comment. The key is to focus on the students ' positive attributes and aid the student in developing an increased level of self-esteem.

It is also very important to maintain complete respect for the student. No matter what skill level a student has they should be treated equally to all other students. "The secret of Education lies in respecting the pupil. It is not for you to choose what he shall know, what he shall do" (Education). The student chooses whether or not they want to be educated, one cannot force knowledge upon a student. Teachers should encourage students and provide them the tools to learn, not force students or put them down.