Ch13 Blog 9/17

Andrew Hogan
8/17

Since I made my decision to pursue education almost every professional teacher I have met has told me that

the problem they have is not with undisciplined students, but with unruly parents. This weeks readings,

particularly the sections entitled "Taking Individual and Group Differences Into Account," and "Working With

Parents," were interesting to me, as it showed new ways to interpret not only the misbehavior of students,

but also the apathy or aggression of parents as well, and the way in which the teacher can address and

possibly curve this behavior.

Understanding people has always been a challenge for me, and it was beneficial to study not just the

developmental differences between children, but also how their race, gender and economic standings can

effect the way they learn and their success in the class room. similarly, it was great to read about why parents

may be over bearing in the classroom or non present in their child's education. I was unaware of the cultural

and economic differences that are at play in peoples everyday lives, and I certainly was unaware of how to

handle it as a teacher.

The "Dealing with Misbehavior" section of the chapter was enlightening, but confusing as well. While I agreed

 with the majority of the methods that were put fourth by the text, it seemed to me that the most obvious way

 to curve intrusive behavior is to remain organized and to keep the class moving at a steady pace. If the

students are engaged, perhaps there will be lass incidences of acting out. I understand my solution is

simplified, and perhaps idealistic, but I think if the text spent a bit more time discussing ways to deter these

interactions, perhaps we would have to spend less time dealing with them.