Sharing is Caring!

I've learned a lot throughout this semester and in my life, and, I saved this until the end as part of my reflection. At the start of these five months, a friend had sent me a Facebook video about children's learning needs. My degree at the Mount will be in both Childhood Ed, and Special Ed, which I know applies to some of my colleagues as well.

 In working with students this semester in two different classes, I had the first-hand opportunity to see just how differently children learn in a classroom. I saw how they apply and utilize information differently, and how some surpass one's expectations while other's struggle just to write their answers or sit in a chair during A lesson, much less six or seven. It isn't just special needs students, but everyday students we will encounter throughout the rest of our careers! As most of you know, I have two children, as a parent and future teacher this hit home. I hope that all of you will watch this video and LISTEN to what these students have to say. There are many others like them. Without realizing it, these little boys and girls could have been one of us growing up. Or it could be one of your children one day. Each child is different, and they do want to learn.

I ask you to teach in a way that can help them succeed, take the time to know what they need! I ask all of us as teacher to provide them with the tools that will allow them to be successful and may we all take the opportunity to make a difference. Together, let's be the teachers that care and the one's that someone might just remember with each passing year!