Brophy Chapter 5 (Feb. 4)

In this reading they talk about children that are having a hard time learning. They say it is better to give them hints in the right direction then just encourage the student. Students that need help with something they are struggling with need to be taught in a different way then the way they were already taught. Students that are struggling need to be able to have one on one time with someone. That allows them to catch up to the other students so they don't fall more behind. The teacher needs to provide the with encouragement and to not set low achievement goals for the students. It is good to address the problem right away so it does not become a bigger problem. Students need to motivate themselves in a positive way. The student needs to grow from academic failure so it does not bring them down.

I think that there needs to be more one on one time available to students. When a student is struggling they keep on struggling tell they get help or figure out the problem. If someone is there for them to go to they will learn that they can figure out anything, they may just need a little extra help. Any student can do anything if they are given the right tools to succeed with. Teachers need to continue to believe in their students even after their failed attempts. Students need to be given high expectations that the teacher know that if they work hard they will reach those expectations. Low expectations will make the student believe that they are only able to accomplish something little.