Sunday, February 23, 2014

The Student Seeks

Affirmation
  • Accepted and acceptable here
  • Safe here as I am 
  • People listen to me
  • People care how I am doing
  • Interestes are acknowledged and acted on
  • People believe in me 
Contribution 
  • I make a difference in this place
  • My perspectives are unique
  • Help others and the class succeed
  • Connections with others through goals 
Power 
  • What I learn is useful
  • My choices contribute to my success
  • I know what is expected of me
  • I am dependable 
Purpose
  • I understand what I do and why
  • I see the importance
Challenge
  • I am able to do the work
  • The work tests me
  • I work hard
  • I can accomplish things I didn't know I could 
I think that if teachers we remember that the student needs each of these 5 elements but acknowledge that each section has subsections as well and they are also important.  I really like that they are all I CAN or I WILL or I SEE statements that makes it really personal and realistic for students of all ages to grasp and really and truly understand. I really liked this section of the reading and I hope that I can be the teacher that can give my students academically what they are seeking. 

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  2. I know that you CAN be the kind of teacher you want to be -- who can give your students what they NEED. 5 pts.

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