THINK ABOUTS - read but don't respond

What do you think your students would say about you and your classroom? Be honest with yourself.

The book says, "The reality is, for Billy to learn and achieve academically, he must also be engaged at the relational level." On a scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being the highest, how do you rate yourself at building relationships with ALL of your students?

When a student displays inappropriate behavior, do you stop and think, "What has my student been through at home?" or do you react and ask, "What's wrong with this child?"

Chaps 1&2 - Ques 5

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What advantages does Andy have over Billy when you compare their windows of tolerances &/OR what disadvantages does Billy have in a structured school environment?

Chaps 1&2 - Ques 4

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What tool(s) have you found to be most effective with a child who is out of control &/OR are there any effective tools you've witnessed other teachers use with a child who is out of control?

Chaps 1&2 - Ques 3

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Respond to the following quote: "We live in a world that is different than it was fifty years ago, even twenty years ago. As a result, we are teaching different children in the classroom than in the past."

Chaps 1&2 - Ques 2

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According to the Hierarchy of Learning below, "motivation, creativity, curiosity, problem solving, and memory all come AFTER the four basic levels of self-esteem, relationship, safety, and physical needs are satisfied." What are your thoughts or experiences?

Chaps 1&2 - Ques 1

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What ideas & thoughts caught your attention in Chapters 1 & 2?