mpchebe

Do you have specialized insurance as a part of your profession?

Hunter,

I work with a very diverse population in an urban setting. I've really embraced the idea of placing much of the burden and pride in each student's hands when it comes to their education. My principal embraces the same philosophy of the teacher as a guide rather than the primary instructor.

However, our students don't seem to take well to this, as they have been brought up believing that the teacher is the sole provider of knowledge. This often turns into accusations from the students that we are not teaching them. Some of my highest level students have begun to understand why this setup will benefit them and are embracing the change.

My question is how to help the students who have not yet found their motivation for valuing and seeking out education. This is a plague in my district, and I worry that it will be insurmountable if we cannot address it earlier than we gain access to the students. Thoughts?