During the past semesters, I enjoy going to the schools and observing different behaviors in students. The class I am currently in has a requirement of thirty-two hours needed. The first schools I observe are the Joplin High School, Elementary and last Middle Schools. I remember being a student in my teenage years but society has increased temptation in sex, drugs and other illegal actions. I cannot disclose which classroom, teacher but I will say the structure, and engagement was awful.
I think about the type of classroom and setting structure I want in my classroom. I love love love kids age 2-7 eventually I can teach Early Childhood and K-2, but I hope to move away after graduation. I want set rules so that kids understand that the classroom is a different environment than at home. I would like my lesson plans organized where the students engage and focus on learning in a fun atmosphere. Although, I still have a year to finish, pedagogy will help me to understand a classroom setting, and I cannot wait to student teach.
As I go into different classrooms, the students run wild and enjoy attention from a “new person”. I observed a few students and was so flabbergasted that I just questioned my self “did he just ask that?” I am sure you are wondering what he said… Well a few students were discussing how many times they interact in pleasure through sex, attended jail and the amount of tickets issued. I then over heard a student say, “Would you like to buy an eight ball” referring to cocaine, crack, meth etc. The student and his pregnant girlfriend replied, “How much, lets talk after class.” The teacher NEVER said a word about it to the students and then class dismissed. I just wanted to ring his/her neck and send them to the office but I am not obligated to say ANYTHING. I just pretended I did not hear it and went on with my day. In my psychology class, my Professor told us that in St. Louis thirty crack babies were born in ONE month (his daughter is in Labor and Delivery) Guess who is the main distributor of cocaine? YES JOPLIN! Unbelievable…What is wrong with these people? Most of these teachers just go to work, get a paycheck and do not care what is in the best interests for these students and their future. I WANT to be a part of a student’s life and for them to feel safe and talk.
I always think about my daughter’s future and pray that she will know what is best for her to make right choices. I think about school in 2006 and the parties but I do not remember these types of incidents, society has changed dramatically. No wonder Obama is trying to make education better in student’s lives and pass Reach for the Top. I understand it is more days in school but the focus would help teachers teach and help students who do not receive help at home. Please pray for our young children/students and that they overcome peer pressure.
I think about the type of classroom and setting structure I want in my classroom. I love love love kids age 2-7 eventually I can teach Early Childhood and K-2, but I hope to move away after graduation. I want set rules so that kids understand that the classroom is a different environment than at home. I would like my lesson plans organized where the students engage and focus on learning in a fun atmosphere. Although, I still have a year to finish, pedagogy will help me to understand a classroom setting, and I cannot wait to student teach.
As I go into different classrooms, the students run wild and enjoy attention from a “new person”. I observed a few students and was so flabbergasted that I just questioned my self “did he just ask that?” I am sure you are wondering what he said… Well a few students were discussing how many times they interact in pleasure through sex, attended jail and the amount of tickets issued. I then over heard a student say, “Would you like to buy an eight ball” referring to cocaine, crack, meth etc. The student and his pregnant girlfriend replied, “How much, lets talk after class.” The teacher NEVER said a word about it to the students and then class dismissed. I just wanted to ring his/her neck and send them to the office but I am not obligated to say ANYTHING. I just pretended I did not hear it and went on with my day. In my psychology class, my Professor told us that in St. Louis thirty crack babies were born in ONE month (his daughter is in Labor and Delivery) Guess who is the main distributor of cocaine? YES JOPLIN! Unbelievable…What is wrong with these people? Most of these teachers just go to work, get a paycheck and do not care what is in the best interests for these students and their future. I WANT to be a part of a student’s life and for them to feel safe and talk.
I always think about my daughter’s future and pray that she will know what is best for her to make right choices. I think about school in 2006 and the parties but I do not remember these types of incidents, society has changed dramatically. No wonder Obama is trying to make education better in student’s lives and pass Reach for the Top. I understand it is more days in school but the focus would help teachers teach and help students who do not receive help at home. Please pray for our young children/students and that they overcome peer pressure.
Not all schools are like Joplin, and not all teachers would let that slide. My younger sister goes to the school I graduated from in 2001. Granted it is a small town school, but if anything like that were to ever happen there, the kids would be in a lot of trouble. There were kids that did drugs when I was growing up of course, but not usually things as hard as cocaine. Teachers can and have changed the world, they just have to realize they have the power to do so. I'll never forget what my Earth Science teacher told me in 9th grade when I said it didn't matter that I had rushed on the final, I got a 93. Mr. Tompkins (the teacher) looked at me sternly and said, "You could have gotten a 100." That piece of advise has guided me in all areas of my life ever since. I always give 100 percent or more, instead of 93.
ReplyDeleteWell I hope you can do a lot to help someone sometime. The world could certainly use some more people like yourself who want to help. Yeah drugs are bad in this area. I graduated in 2000, I have cousins that graduated in the 1980's and my parents graduated in the 1970's. Drugs are just a part of life. The real problem you are finding here is apathy. I know people who don't care and people who work hard and party harder. I'll let you guess who gets more done.
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