Comments on: Make a difference http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/ Comments, reflections and occasional brainstorms Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:05:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.4-bleeding By: Credit Card Processing Ipad Iphone http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-520443 Credit Card Processing Ipad Iphone Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:43:27 +0000 http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-520443 I just added your RSS Feed on my RSS reader it is so nice to read your blog -` - I just added your RSS Feed on my RSS reader it is so nice to read your blog -` -

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]]> By: Betsy M. Wicker http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-81777 Betsy M. Wicker Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:29:06 +0000 http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-81777 Mrs. Davis- It touches me that you would take the time to respond to this child. She asks a very simple question, yet one that is difficult for most adults to answer. Children need to know that there are adults out there that they can rely on and trust. They need to know that, while the world can be scary at times, it isn't always a frightening place. Reminding her that good people need to stand up in the face of adversity helps to instill in her a sense of morality. I admire the approach that you took with this girl, and I hope that as I enter the teaching profession that I am as caring with my students as you have been in your response to this young lady. Thank you! Mrs. Davis-

It touches me that you would take the time to respond to this child. She asks a very simple question, yet one that is difficult for most adults to answer. Children need to know that there are adults out there that they can rely on and trust. They need to know that, while the world can be scary at times, it isn’t always a frightening place. Reminding her that good people need to stand up in the face of adversity helps to instill in her a sense of morality. I admire the approach that you took with this girl, and I hope that as I enter the teaching profession that I am as caring with my students as you have been in your response to this young lady. Thank you!

]]> By: Nick Schroder http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-64374 Nick Schroder Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:27:38 +0000 http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-64374 This response really exposes the messed up culture we are living in due to the news theory that “If it bleeds, it leads.” As educators we know the home life of a child shapes so much and we only have to look at the six o’clock news to see the same disasters that youngsters are viewing and hearing opinions about at home. Even as an adult I find it a chore to watch the first six minutes of any news broadcast and not get disgusted. We know we have a problem when we want it to be election time; at least during that time every newscast isn’t engulfed with horror stories. As educators we also know how important and influential a child’s classroom experience can be. I believe we need to highlight more of the good things in classrooms, on assignments, etc. This art seems to get lost around the transition into secondary education. At those levels students hear more and focus more on what they did wrong as opposed to right. I know the value of critiquing and getting better at what we do poorly, but it is still rewarding for students to hear positive comments in this sometimes thankless time of their life. I also appreciate the fact we don’t need to put smiley-face stickers on high school papers and at times focusing on negative behaviors for disciplinary actions is needed, but instructors and school workers need to find a healthy blend of each. This response really exposes the messed up culture we are living in due to the news theory that “If it bleeds, it leads.” As educators we know the home life of a child shapes so much and we only have to look at the six o’clock news to see the same disasters that youngsters are viewing and hearing opinions about at home. Even as an adult I find it a chore to watch the first six minutes of any news broadcast and not get disgusted. We know we have a problem when we want it to be election time; at least during that time every newscast isn’t engulfed with horror stories.
As educators we also know how important and influential a child’s classroom experience can be. I believe we need to highlight more of the good things in classrooms, on assignments, etc. This art seems to get lost around the transition into secondary education. At those levels students hear more and focus more on what they did wrong as opposed to right. I know the value of critiquing and getting better at what we do poorly, but it is still rewarding for students to hear positive comments in this sometimes thankless time of their life. I also appreciate the fact we don’t need to put smiley-face stickers on high school papers and at times focusing on negative behaviors for disciplinary actions is needed, but instructors and school workers need to find a healthy blend of each.

]]> By: Sarah http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-61568 Sarah Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:09:58 +0000 http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-61568 I love the way you began your response to Erica by stating that you, as an adult, also struggle with the issue of "Why do bad people do bad things?" I think it is important for our students to realize that we, also, have similar struggles with understanding why things in this world are the way they are. I commend you! =D -future teacher I love the way you began your response to Erica by stating that you, as an adult, also struggle with the issue of “Why do bad people do bad things?” I think it is important for our students to realize that we, also, have similar struggles with understanding why things in this world are the way they are. I commend you! =D -future teacher

]]> By: Ariane Termini http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-61553 Ariane Termini Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:26:28 +0000 http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-61553 I love the new technology open to students these days. Blogs are opening their minds and allowing them to feel like their opinions can be heard. Comments from teachers show them that they have great ideas and that they matter very much in the world even though they may be young. I'm sure that your comment to Erica gave her a sense of hope, that even though the world seems much bigger than her and difficult to handle, other people feel exactly the same way. She is not alone. Comments such as these validate students and make them feel comfortable to open up and share their opinions even more in the future. I'm excited to use blogging with my students and find out what great ideas and opinions they have! I love the new technology open to students these days. Blogs are opening their minds and allowing them to feel like their opinions can be heard. Comments from teachers show them that they have great ideas and that they matter very much in the world even though they may be young. I’m sure that your comment to Erica gave her a sense of hope, that even though the world seems much bigger than her and difficult to handle, other people feel exactly the same way. She is not alone. Comments such as these validate students and make them feel comfortable to open up and share their opinions even more in the future. I’m excited to use blogging with my students and find out what great ideas and opinions they have!

]]> By: Heidi Van De Voort http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-60109 Heidi Van De Voort Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:55:12 +0000 http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/09/26/make-a-difference/#comment-60109 As a future educator myself, this comment reminded me of what an import role we have as teachers to set that example for what "good things" are. Being able to some how inspire and comfort children who come to us from an environment full of "bad things" is such a powerful motivator. As a future educator myself, this comment reminded me of what an import role we have as teachers to set that example for what “good things” are. Being able to some how inspire and comfort children who come to us from an environment full of “bad things” is such a powerful motivator.

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