Turning Points 2000 - Chapter 6: Organizing Relationships for Learning

A student shouldn’t go to school unnoticed by everyone especially adults. It is important for student to have at least one adult at school that knows them just a bit better than the rest. In doing so, a large school may not seem so big to students if they have an adult they can rely on. It is also important for a large middle school to be transformed into a school that is large in all actuality but appears small due to teams and relationships. Teams will allow for a smaller and closer environment for students and also give then special attention from their teachers on their team. Teachers on a team can work together to provide each student with a good education that works best for each student.

I strongly believe in team teaching. I experienced it at the middle school that I went to, and at that time I never thought anything of it, but looking at it from a teachers perspective I can clearly see all the benefits. Team teaching can allow teachers to compile their thoughts on students and their lessons in ways that can really get through to all students. When there are any problem the teachers can work through it as a team to get the best result. When I was in middle school I knew all my teachers on my team pretty well each year and I always had one teacher that I could relate to a little better than the rest. I think it is really important for a student to have one adult in the school that pays a little extra attention to them because that can go a long way. No student should feel alone at school with no where to turn.