TRB Standard 1 - Educators value and care for all students and act in their best interests.
Educators are responsible for fostering the emotional, aesthetic, intellectual, physical, social and vocational development of students. They are responsible for the emotional and physical safety of students. Educators treat students with respect and dignity. Educators respect the diversity in their classrooms, schools and communities. Educators have a privileged position of power and trust. They respect confidentiality unless disclosure is required by law. Educators do not abuse or exploit students or minors for personal, sexual, ideological, material or other advantage.
Educators are responsible for fostering the emotional, aesthetic, intellectual, physical, social and vocational development of students. They are responsible for the emotional and physical safety of students. Educators treat students with respect and dignity. Educators respect the diversity in their classrooms, schools and communities. Educators have a privileged position of power and trust. They respect confidentiality unless disclosure is required by law. Educators do not abuse or exploit students or minors for personal, sexual, ideological, material or other advantage.
In class it was often evident that many of my students had things other than school on their mind. This was quite evident with one of my students in particular. She was having a hard time with all the adjustments in her life and schooling was our last focus for her. She needed a place where she belonged and to feel cared for before she could even think about working on in class activities. We found out that she was moving to her forever home after spring break and that the Friday before hand would be her last day. I decided that Friday would be the perfect day for all of my students to work on their relationships and have some fun. I had noticed that many of my students, one in particular, was having a really hard time with the fact that their close friend would be moving We discussed the importance of belonging and how we should be happy for the student as she was gaining a family and finding a place where she belongs. I had spoken with this student the week prior to her leaving and had asked her what her favorite type of cupcake is. So on the Friday we played some bingo, ate red velvet cupcakes per her request and we watched one of the classes favorite movies, Despicable Me. I felt that this was a movie that the whole class could appreciate as the girls in the movie found also moved to their forever home. I made the girl a card and took the time to pull out the students so they could each write her a message. It was a positive ending to her time with us and gave all the students that closure that they needed.
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Sarah, you have sic a passion for connecting with your students and ensuring they feel safe and included. You ensure that everyone feels unique and special and that is a quality that your students will continually value and appreciate. This is what helps you to aid in your ability to be such an effective teacher.
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