Reading about the teacher's plight with her new students made me very conscious of the need to know my students and cater to their needs. Many times we judge our students without knowing the details and without knowing it we paint all students in a class with the same brush. Children come from diverse backgrounds. They are socially, economically and culturally different and the teacher has to devise strategies and tactics to best cater for the mix. Another lesson learnt is that teachers cannot bury their heads in the sand and expect problems/situations to go away. It is best to face the situation and find the best possible way to fix it. They must also remember that there are no quick fixes.
Collaboration is also a key element to enhance learning in the classroom. If a teacher is faced with a situation and she is not sure how to handle it, she may speak with other teachers who may be facing similar situations.
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