In response to How Las Vegas Can Make You A Better Teacher by Katie
I like this article and I agree that as an educator we must be able to read our students. Of course many students will say they understand when they don’t and say they’re listening when they’re not. Having the ability to pick up on the signs will allow you teach more effectively.
As a quiet and shy teenager, I always set in the back of the classroom and observed people. I got an understanding of how people think and what makes them happy, sad and/or angry. This taught me much about how to deal with individuals and how to deal with my students. I understand that some people need a tough love and other need a hug and kind words.
Our students read our behaviors and pick up on when we are having a good or bad day, so shouldn’t we. We unconsciously rub off on them our demeanor, which at times could be a good thing and a bad thing.
Not only is reading people a good ability to have to better understand my students but it helps when dealing with parents as well, which helps me deal with them in a more professional manner.
I’ve never been to Las Vegas, but I know I have learned quite a few things from people watching.
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