Chapter one was a little dry to read as there was more data than anything else. Statistics are never easy to get through and it seems as though there is a data overload with the abbreviations and learning acronyms. It reminds me of learning a new language only on a smaller scale. The stories of people in the chapter as examples made it a lot easier to read and tied much of the data together. It was like getting an "Aha" factor. The chapter did make me realize that there is a whole other side to teaching that has to be considered these days. This is a factor that I had not fully considered when going into the profession, but now realize it is just as crucial as all of the other parts that I had considered. Making sure there is a connection to each student and not let them fade away is something that we all need to be knowledgeable about.
Working with students from other cultures will obviously have its challenges as not all speak Spanish, but come from all over the world and each student has to be dealt with differently, to help keep them plugged into the learning system. This first chapter was a wake up call with regards to what challenges that will come about as I get closer to my teaching degree. After completing this class I hope to be better armed in taking care of all the children in any classroom that I am teaching.
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