Lora wrote:
I love the story about the woman throwing the starfish back into the sea and the man telling her it is pointless because there are so many of them. This story can be applied towards teaching. Realistically, a teacher isn't going to be able to touch or change every single student. But even just changing one, or helping one student, is better than none at all.
http://lcervoneedm613-mac.blogspot.com/2010/07/week-2-reading-chapters-4-6.html
I too am thinking about how to get my students to start looking at what they have contributed. I am thinking of having them turn in a weekly refection sheet telling what they have done all week, and what they still need help on. I am trying to figure out the best way to create this so that it doesn't become just more paperwork for me but something useful for them
The starfish is a great story, especially in education. I try and reach all kids but when I miss a few I need to remember that I do make a difference.
I like the story too. I did the same reflection trying to see how I can see how I can show my students everyday that they make a contribution. I like this because they go away with a sense of well being. It is always hard to get to every student but if I blog them like this, I think I can do it.
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