Teacher Expectations

There is so much that one can hope to expect from her students. Respect is one of my key hopes for when I become an educator. I doubt that much learning can be achieved if the students do not value the teacher’s time and hard work. I expect that my students will see me as someone that is kind but firm and approachable. I know that if I show students the respect that they each deserve that it will be given in return. I also expect students to do all of their own work, and not cheat. They may have that proclivity for trickery, but I hope that since I would not deceive them they would offer me the same courtesy. I expect that students will feel comfortable enough with me that they can come to me with questions about problems that are school, home, and socially related. I do expect quite a bit from my students, but most of all I have to expect the unexpected because kids will be kids no matter how tremendous one is as a teacher or how well behaved the students are.

Homework

It is imperative for teachers to assign homework to their students. Using this type of formative assessment helps students practice and understand what they have been taught. Homework shows teachers how the students are grasping or even misunderstanding lessons. Sadly some parents have the misconstrued idea that they should be doing the work for their son or daughter. This can only hurt the child in that they will not get the needed practice to prepare them for class tests or even life skills. If the students complete their homework appropriately, they will be able to progress more efficiently in their learning experiences.