In reflection to Dr. Greens’s philosophy “ Kids do well if he can” works hand in hand with my teaching experiences. If I have a student that is struggling in my class, I try to find out what is happening at home or at school that is preventing them to succeed. In my experience, often times students have a troublesome homelife, or problems with other students that preoccupy their minds with what's happening to them instead of focusing on what I’m teaching. I make relationships with my students to help them open up and let them know someone cares about them. Just taking a few minutes to listen to the students goes along with them. If there is a situation, even if its they didn’t have breakfast, I can address it and help them. When they realize there are solutions to problems I can develop trust and respect for my students as well as they develop trust with me.
