I have learned that in order to be able to relate / connect to my students I need to have an understanding about who they are. The only way that I am going to learn about my students is by allowing them to open up and share some of their experiences that made them who they are. I have to care about my students because they will be able to tell whether I care or not. I am sure my students are used to people not caring but if I want to reach my students I have to care about their well being.
This lesson activity has allowed me to reflect on my experiences and connect how the experiences affected the choices that I have made. I think as a teacher I can make my content relevant to my students based on their interest and likes. I would try to utilize those sharing experience as a time to bond with my students and share some of my positive life experiences. A quote by John C. Maxwell that I will always remember “People do not care how much you know until; they know how much you care.” I have to care about my students if I want to make a difference in their lives.
Module 1 A - Teaching and Learning.
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