reflections: success
Its funny how things happen at the right time sometimes. The First Nations woman that came in to class last week really helped to give me some perspective on teaching First Nations students. I would have thought that the focus would have been more on tangible things: ex. a first nations student should sit at the front etc. but reflecting on her talk has helped to give me an idea about what certain children face in the classroom. In the classroom that I am visiting now, I have been taking note of where the children sit, who and how this might affect etc. Its very interesting. Anyway, this week on CBC they are doing a special on why First Nations students dont succeed in the traditional school system. It might be good for people in our class to check out.
There are so many distractions for students, and for teachers, that i have been able to see so far this week in my school visit. Constant noise, too hot, too cold classrooms, small desks, inadequate supplies, no lunches etc. Its pretty amazing that they succeed at all. but then, there are these amazing teachers out there that are so excited to teach their subject, and they inspire their students. Its a pretty cool thing to see teachers that teach the way that I want to, or students that are excited to learn.
