The first chapter of Fires in the Bathroom, by Kathleen Cushman, focused on, as a teacher, getting to know your students. A student said, on page four, “If there’s confusion on my face, I want you to see it. If there’s disagreement, I want you to say, 'You disagree? Why?'” Students want to be seen as people, not just students.
In high school, I was often times too shy to speak my opinion in class, it felt great to be called on by a teacher for looking inquisitive. Many times students will have something to say but for whatever reason they are uncomfortable raising their hand to speak. It is a rather simple task to pay attention to somebodies body language, and it can make a world of difference in that persons’ school day.
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