Chapter 4

    One of the major social challenges that called my attention was poverty.  This is a very great factor that has affected many students through out all schools.  There might be little to be do for students who go through poverty, however, teachers can play an important part in trying to make this students feel more comfortable in their classrooms.  First of all, teachers need to be aware of the mental and emotional state of mind of a child who is deprived of many basic needs for a normal everyday living.  Some of this students have no home, food, nor clean clothes at times.  As a teacher who might face this issue needs to be open minded and try their best to warn students that respect is very important for one another in the classroom.  Another thing is that teachers should try and keep their demands low when it comes to asking too much from the parents of a poverty child.  Because they might not have any means to get what might be asked of their child for thier classroom. 

Journal Reflection # 3

Which area of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences do you feel is your area of strength? Explain why, and give an example.

 

     In my opinon, I believe that the area of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences that I feel the strongest towards would be the interpersonal intelligence.  Interpersonal intelligences means to be able to understand the true intentions and motivations of others in order to work effectively with others.  Working in retail stores I was able to read custmers and help them in what they need to buy wtih just the way they expressed themselves.  Dealing with children most of my life I have been able to know what they need from the way they acted or just by what they said.

Chapter 2

     No school is perfect, however, this is why I think that many school can improve in different areas.  For example one thing I would change of certian schools in Brownsville would be the way they drop off and pick up students.  I speak from experience because I drop off and pick up my younger siblings everyday.  Schools need to develop a better method on how they go about this daily task.  It might seem a bit minor, however, I believe it is a major issue that many school face.  Not only is it unconvient for parents but also dangerous for students.