“Even ten minutes of writing a week will help” (P. 7). In chapter one, the section which discussed understanding the importance of communication with students really caught my attention. A suggestion was to provide students time to reflect in a personal journal. This journal is to be read only by the teacher, providing another way for the instructor to get to know the students life outside of the classroom.
The idea of having students keep a weekly journal seems to be a great way to learn more about each student. Since each high school student is different, I believe this could become a very valuable communication tool between the teacher and student. The student has the opportunity to let the teachers know about any issue they feel comfortable enough to share. These issues could be either positive or negative issues, and may be occurring in or out of the classroom. Developing a good relationship, and creating a comfortable atmosphere to be taught in are both important for successful learning. I also like that the journals are not graded, this gives student a chance to turn in a piece of writing that doesn’t have the added pressure of receiving a grade.
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Well done QR. 5/5. This one separates the book from your thoughts nicely. Your thoughts/reactions do not have to be about applying the book to your future as a teacher, they can also be a reflection on your experience as a student or other personal reactions. I look forward to reading your future QRs.
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