blog post 4

   As a teacher, getting to know your students on a personal level is very important. Not only does this break down the barrier between the student and teacher, but it allows the teacher to understand things about the student that others may  not know. In doing so, the student then is able to feel comfortable with the teacher and will be more willing to take chances in the classroom. Since everyone has their own story and home life, teachers need to be able to adapt to those differences in the classroom. A students home life has a lot to do with how students behave/learn at school. For example, a student with a healthy home life and nurturing environment at home will most likely come to school up beat and happy. On the other hand, a student who comes from a rough background with almost no sense of a family will most likely come to school quiet and with a bad attitude. The way a student talks or behaves in school should never be judged by a teacher. From my experiences in the classroom, I've learned that a positive and upbeat atmosphere is the best environment to learn in. The most important thing however is that students should never feel judged by their professors. Especially for the way they talk.