The idea that kids do well if they can seems simple. In reality, it becomes much more challenging as a teacher to determine what is needed to assist that child in learning. I am a firm believer that most behavior problems are not caused by, "bad" children but by the coping mechanisms that the children have developed to get through the day/year at school. It is much easier for the child to act out than to admit that the materials to too difficult or they don't have the prerequisite skills need to be successful. I feel as educator, we must first build a relationship with the child. That report will assist us in determining how to best reach and teach that specific child. We need to assume that students do want to learn and something is standing in their way.
