Jennifer Provencher (blog 6)

            This week’s reading entailed learning all about socialization in the schooling process. I enjoyed many of the topics in the book and found them very interesting. I found the information on student relationships with teachers to be very informative. I found the information on teacher abuse really interesting. I feel that it is so important to stay patient with students, even if they are constantly interrupting class discussions. I always try (in my practicum) to pay extra attention to the students who constantly interrupt and give them my full-undivided attention. I feel that if I am able to form a strong base with my students that they, in turn will be more respectful to the class and i in the long term. I fell that it is important form a good relationship with each and every student in my class so that they “feel more connected to their school, and experience positive outcomes” (180).  I found it very alarming that “the likelihood of a child experiencing verbal abuse from a teacher is also fairly consistent across grades” (181).  I find this alarming for a number of reasons. I know that teachers do talk about the issues of particular children in their classrooms to other teachers, but how is a child suppose to excel in school if teachers are constantly yelling at him/her? I think that with each new teacher, a child should get a fresh start, and not have to be subjected to negative allegations that have been made against him or her. I also found it alarming that “teachers who hold negative stereotypes about low-achieveing or minority students also expect students to consistently achieve poorly” (181).  I just think that is terrible. Our job as educators is to let every student in our classroom achieve to their fullest potential. I think a teacher has the ability to transform a child’s school experience and make it into a positive, fun experience for them. I think that every student no matter what his or her appearance, skin color, or race should receive access to a equal education.

Discussion question: What are some techniques that teachers can use to get low-achieving students to become interested in school so that they can flourish in the classroom.