Mister or Misses Editor:
I have seen the behavior of some kids at school, thanks to Mrs. Johnson’s experience and I must say that the way she handled them was remarkable. Many times we see how problematic children roll over teachers’ authority and think they are “the bosses”. The idea is not that teachers see themselves as dictators and keepers of discipline but as guides and mentors. Teachers must acknowledge themselves, not as robots who are meant to talk and talk about certain contents but, as humans: with problems, a social background and specially, feelings. Teachers should never forget that they were students once, and that they are dealing with children. Even though, they must also be aware that sometimes, teachers can not save everyone, and sometimes they might be “selling a dream, that those kids can not afford”. And by this, I do not mean that they should not try, just be aware that failure is a possibility.
Guillermo González M.
English Pedagogy Student
16.822.479-6
I have seen the behavior of some kids at school, thanks to Mrs. Johnson’s experience and I must say that the way she handled them was remarkable. Many times we see how problematic children roll over teachers’ authority and think they are “the bosses”. The idea is not that teachers see themselves as dictators and keepers of discipline but as guides and mentors. Teachers must acknowledge themselves, not as robots who are meant to talk and talk about certain contents but, as humans: with problems, a social background and specially, feelings. Teachers should never forget that they were students once, and that they are dealing with children. Even though, they must also be aware that sometimes, teachers can not save everyone, and sometimes they might be “selling a dream, that those kids can not afford”. And by this, I do not mean that they should not try, just be aware that failure is a possibility.
Guillermo González M.
English Pedagogy Student
16.822.479-6
