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Describe a recent time when you’ve been discouraged with a student’s progress. Have you witnessed a change in the student’s life, or are you still waiting for that change to occur?
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I am a new teacher and am just starting to get to know all of my students. Our area was hit by two major hurricanes recently. I noticed the demeanor of the kids changed when several of their friends lost all of their things. I saw compassion come out. Students rose to the opportunity and went out into the community to help move tree branches, fix drywall, etc. It made me so proud of them. You can tell their are close to Christ and that he is working at our school.
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The most discouraging thing I’ve noticed from our students is a lack of critical thinking skills. They are great at memorizing facts but applying knowledge and thinking abstractly is a struggle. I’ve been praying that we’ll have a breakthrough before the school year is over.
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I experienced feeling discouraged when I am giving my all and a particular student is missing the mark and the support at home is not good enough. I pray for the student and the parent that they are able to see the light and believe and act in manner that is better and supportive to their student.
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As the media specialist, I do not usually see the students’ academic progress. I do hear about issues they are having sometimes, and I try to be encouraging.
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I have been disappointed in the progress of some students for sure. I teach debate, and the lack of willingness to seek out the news on their own and become more educated on world affairs is a let down at times. Some of them will tell me that they have issues at home with internet, poverty, and time because they have to help with younger siblings. I am hoping to see it come together and for a move in the areas of struggle for them.