Reflection #3

Honestly, as a student teacher especially being able to include every student and addressing their specific needs can be extremely challenging.  I can see as a more experienced veteran teacher it can be easier, but a challenge nonetheless.  I feel it is highly important that students are associated out of their comfort zone as much as possible.  This is not to make them feel uncomfortable, but to get them to be able to mingle with students of other groups, because when they go out into the real world, they will have to collaborate with people from all walks of life, not just their own specific click.  This is why i think inclusion is important, because school is all about preparing you for the real world, not doing something for you just so you feel comfortable and relaxed.  Sometimes to learn, you have to be out of that comfort zone and in the real world, where real life lessons are taught.  I feel that to meet the needs of every student, you must first recognize each student as an individual and not as a composite of the classroom.  I believe that it is imperative that each student is also learned, such as their personality and how they learn best.  For me, learning about every student is important.  This semester, I have chosen to go out of my way to learn every student.  This includes giving extra help when needed to not only help the student, but to let them know I care.  Getting to know the students personally is the key factor in gaining their trust and knowing how to teach them effectively.