Submitted by Dianne, Colorado Springs (not verified) on March 24, 2008 - 20:37.
I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment on the teaching of social skills. I also like how you referred to the "teaching nation." It is tremendously frustrating, as a teacher, to have to teach basic social skills. I would say that parents do not fight me in my attempts to teach and reinforce these skills. There are the few who fight you, defending their child's right to completely, and freely express themselves. These are the hardest children to handle. I consider it my personal goal in life to reach these children. I want to teach them how to navigate in the social relm, so that they will be successful adults. The attitude of "I can do or say anything I want, at any time, without regard for manners, respect, or consequences" is the attitude that deceives and renders the individual unable to interact with the adult community. I believe it starts with making and maintaining a sincere connection with the child. The time they spend with you will be the teacher they need.
The Conflict Between Emotional and Academic
Submitted by Dianne, Colorado Springs (not verified) on March 24, 2008 - 20:37.
I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment on the teaching of social skills. I also like how you referred to the "teaching nation." It is tremendously frustrating, as a teacher, to have to teach basic social skills. I would say that parents do not fight me in my attempts to teach and reinforce these skills. There are the few who fight you, defending their child's right to completely, and freely express themselves. These are the hardest children to handle. I consider it my personal goal in life to reach these children. I want to teach them how to navigate in the social relm, so that they will be successful adults. The attitude of "I can do or say anything I want, at any time, without regard for manners, respect, or consequences" is the attitude that deceives and renders the individual unable to interact with the adult community. I believe it starts with making and maintaining a sincere connection with the child. The time they spend with you will be the teacher they need.