"They want teachers to understand the obstacles they face in their everyday lives. But they vary considerably, like adults, in how much of their personal lives they are willing to share with others- especially those who wield power over them" (Cushman, 1).
In high school, it is necessary for teachers to understand the challenges students face in and out of the classroom. High schoolers have busy lives outside of school and this quote did not surprise me because I know exactly how those students feel. However, I was astonished by this statement because I never fully comprehended how difficult it is for teachers to incorporate each individual child's outside factors into the classroom life.
Every child is unique and students do not want teachers knowing every little detail about them, so it is essential that the teacher is aware of the outside factors while respecting the child's privacy. Trying to find the perfect balance between being aware and being pushy is an extremely complex compromise to find, especially if the student feels as if the teacher is crossing boundaries. Once a child becomes uncomfortable, the student will tend to close the small gap of connection that the teacher is trying to make with the child. Therefore, it is imperative that the student is aware of the availability and openness with their teacher without feeling that their privacy is being invaded to a point of discomfort.
In high school, it is necessary for teachers to understand the challenges students face in and out of the classroom. High schoolers have busy lives outside of school and this quote did not surprise me because I know exactly how those students feel. However, I was astonished by this statement because I never fully comprehended how difficult it is for teachers to incorporate each individual child's outside factors into the classroom life.
Every child is unique and students do not want teachers knowing every little detail about them, so it is essential that the teacher is aware of the outside factors while respecting the child's privacy. Trying to find the perfect balance between being aware and being pushy is an extremely complex compromise to find, especially if the student feels as if the teacher is crossing boundaries. Once a child becomes uncomfortable, the student will tend to close the small gap of connection that the teacher is trying to make with the child. Therefore, it is imperative that the student is aware of the availability and openness with their teacher without feeling that their privacy is being invaded to a point of discomfort.
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