Blogpost 9

Based on your reflections on this week’s readings, the in-class school design project, and your thoughtful consideration of your lived experiences, what do good schools look like?  (~ 250 words). 

Good schools, to me, are places where the students can be who they want to be and aren't afraid, where they can learn to their highest abilities and the sky is the limit. A good school consists of teachers who care and are willing to go the extra mile in order to make their students want to learn and become good and thriving students. The teachers act as role models and genuinely care about teaching and do what is in the best interest of their students. The teachers will treat each student as an individual and are able to meet each and all of their needs. They know what each student is capable of, therefore they hold each student at a different standard. They will make the classroom environment enjoyable and a place where the student truly wants to learn. The teachers have their own teaching style/method that works for their class and they know how to keep the students engaged. The teachers will have a relationship with each of their students by finding common interests and getting to know their students. The students know exactly what is expected of them and will try to fulfill their responsibility to their best ability. They will always try their hardest, which is what is expected of them. The students know their boundaries; there will be consequences if they go against the rules and they know what is expected of them. The teachers are able to teach what they want and what they think is best for their students. There will be core classes, but they are able to teach it the way they please and are able to tweak it. A school should be a place where the students are free to be who they please, where they are interested in learning and becoming the best of who they are.