X, I found this article very disturbing. As a teacher, I'm sure that you find that children respond more positively to a positive, uplifting message than to a serious, scolding approach. When they feel good about themselves, feel loved and appreciated, they then respond in kind to the adult, to their peers and to property.
IMO, this man's approach of using, fear, damnation and the 'you are evil' comments will obviously result in negative behaviors by his students. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy... I expect you to behave badly and see, how you do.
It looks like an unpleasant summer for them all and no one will come out feeling good about themselves. Hopefully, they get some positive feedback before September or these behaviors will be taken back into their classrooms. |
