Stereotypes are a particularly insidious factor in the formation of teachers' images of students. Teachers who rely on stereotypes rather than try to see the students behind them run the risk of letting cultural and individual biases work to their own disadvantage and to the disadvantage of the next generation of high school students. Most teachers don't even realize when they are stereotype individuals in a classroom. With regards to general teaching practices we as teachers always seem to call on the same group of individuals to answer questions in class without even realizing that we are doing it. This is a typical stereotype that most teachers engage in on a regular basis in their classrooms. If each and every teacher took the time to learn about the idiosyncrasies or what makes each student "tick" would eliminate general stereotypes that happen in a classroom.
2. How can
we treat students according to what they present us, rather than what we assume?
Give an example of how you have done so this semester. Post your response and
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All educators should have respect for students at all times. It seems today that we jump at every opportunity to showcase a student who has made a poor decision in judgment. One of the most prevalent issues highlighted is that of a teacher continuously berating or disrespecting a student or group of students. This type of behavior is unacceptable. When I encounter a student that has made a poor decision no matter what the cause was I try to use it as a learning experience for the student so that they do not make the same decision again. It is my goal to make students see outcomes for their actions rather acting on impulse and then dealing with the consequences.
Ryan, I completely agree with you that sometimes as teacher we are often oblivious to the fact that we are calling on the same students and not giving others a chance. I have even seen this happen to me a few times! I also agree that as educators we should respect our students at all times. If we do not respect our students we cannot expect them to respect us. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteA teacher definitely needs to take the time to learn how each student "ticks", I agree with you there. Also, I believe that students need to understand that they have to give respect to get respect.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with not disrespecting or calling out students to make an example of them. The video we had to watch for our classroom management assignment had the best way to deal with these situations by using that sheet of paper to write what they did wrong in class. It was discrete and did not embarrass the student, but still got the point acrossed. I mean lets be honest, if we embarrass the students infront of their peers they are more likely to become hostle and fight us and that is just extra stress we do not need.
ReplyDeleteYes I do see how we jump at the opportunity to point something out that a student did wrong or made a wrong decision. Yet if we thin about it we don't want our flaws to be showcased so why should the students. The notes in the video were a great way of letting the student know they did something wrong discretely.
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