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In what ways do you feel you currently nurture your students? How have you seen this impact them?
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I try to have a classroom where kids can speak their mind. Where they can be accepted for who they are. Also, I never have a moment of the day free because the kids congregate in my course early between courses. But I do need to make the most of this time and the time at the beginning of course touching into each kid’s life.
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I think I am very good at listening to students, to encouraging them, even when they are struggling, and talking with them when they are making mistakes. I always encourage them to do their best, or we discuss what choices would be better for them and their classmates.
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I keep track of my students hobbies and outside activities. I frequently ask how they are going. I’m also very real with my students. If I’m asked to monitor a situation by my administration or parents, I tell the students and talk out why. Many times students don’t realize they are affecting one another in ways that carry home. My classroom is the teen refuge after school. I teach elementary. Sincerely, I really just call them out on their drama and make them talk to each other even if it is super awkward. I believe relationships are the hardest thing God asks of us. Learning to work the communication issues out early helps.
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I like to listen to my students and give them respect. I have seen students respond in kind and make them more likely to work with me if issues arise.
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Spending the time with them, having fun during our lessons, listening to them and building our relationship, have definitely help to see many changes in my students.