Reflection 1

Amy,

You brought up an interesting point in your School Community Reflection #1. First, you mentioned how kids were apt to tell stories and get off track by doing so in the classroom. I’m experiencing the same issue in the 8th grade classroom. The teachers I’m surrounded by often bring up how certain kids have to be telling a story about themselves at all times, or asking a questions just to get attention. It is one of the most common topics of conversation among 8th grade teachers. I like the way you handle the situation by saying things like, “Ask me that question after class is over” or “That’s a great question, but unfortunately a little off topic so write that down and ask me later.” However, in 8th grade, I’ve heard teachers much more often something like, “Seriously?! Are you really asking that question just to get attention, again?!” or “I don’t want to hear another story that’s all about YOU today.” There’s certainly never a dull moment in the classroom. This is an issue that will definitely have to be dealt with in the middle school classroom and likely in the high school classroom as well.