Reflection

1. What do you Think??  REFLECT: Do you recall a student who had a “nickname” given because others’ couldn’t pronounce it?  What was the effect?  What are your thoughts about the Hollywood story provided?

I have had students that had nicknames given because they wanted to be called by a different name.  I do not recall having any student using a nickname due to people not able to pronounce their name. 
As for the Hollywood story, it is unfortunate that Ryan Seacrest had not prepared and/or learned how to pronounce the names of all that he was interviewing that night. 

1. Now What??  OPPORTUNITY TO GROW: What steps can you take in your class or school that will show respect and honor toward one or more of your students?

At the start of any school year, I try real hard to learn how to pronounce the names of my students.  If I sense that I am not correct I would pull a student aside and ask them politely. Taking the time to learn how to improve one self in this scenario will help your students feel welcomed into the classroom.