Great talk, Mr. Powell. To whom it may pertain: I graduated from a state college a few years back, but the journey to get there was not easy, and neither was graduate school. However, between my BA and MA, I had some free time. I decided to volunteer at a local middle school. At first I was anxious. Little kids running around, screaming, yelling. But one of the teachers in the class had identified a handful of students that were struggling; these students could not keep up with the rest of the class. "Can you help them?" he asked me. I hadn't reviewed the history, English, math or science topics that the students were learning, but I agreed to try. The results were astounding. The group of kids that I worked with were all different. A student from a neglected home, one which had Spanish as a first language, a boy who had difficulties concentrating, a girl who had difficulties asking for help. Whatever the limitation, I found each and every one of them could overcome and succeed in the lessons. I did vary my lesson plans, but if you are willing to try, you will find a way to make a person feel valued and self-empowered. All the students in the class wanted to be a part of my group by the end of the year. Imagine if every classroom in America had just one college student helping the teachers. Additional volunteer educators create an exponential potential in students across our country and world. There are no dumb students, but there is a student out there in need of your help. Sincerely, David
Great talk, Mr. Powell.
To whom it may pertain:
I graduated from a state college a few years back, but the journey to get there was not easy, and neither was graduate school. However, between my BA and MA, I had some free time.
I decided to volunteer at a local middle school. At first I was anxious. Little kids running around, screaming, yelling. But one of the teachers in the class had identified a handful of students that were struggling; these students could not keep up with the rest of the class. "Can you help them?" he asked me. I hadn't reviewed the history, English, math or science topics that the students were learning, but I agreed to try.
The results were astounding. The group of kids that I worked with were all different. A student from a neglected home, one which had Spanish as a first language, a boy who had difficulties concentrating, a girl who had difficulties asking for help. Whatever the limitation, I found each and every one of them could overcome and succeed in the lessons. I did vary my lesson plans, but if you are willing to try, you will find a way to make a person feel valued and self-empowered. All the students in the class wanted to be a part of my group by the end of the year. Imagine if every classroom in America had just one college student helping the teachers. Additional volunteer educators create an exponential potential in students across our country and world.
There are no dumb students, but there is a student out there in need of your help.
Sincerely,
David
An interesting talk, thank you. This pattern reminds me of a great community project I am involved in!
i know I am kinda off topic but do anybody know a good place to watch newly released series online?
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@Jason Nixon thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service :) I really appreciate it !
@Marcellus Eli happy to help =)
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