"Discipline and concentration are a matter of being interested." --Tom Kite (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/concentration.html)
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Wow! Today was the hoped-for productive session. We just went straight into assessments and completed six! I'm glad that we were able to keep up the pace though my student was showing some signs of weariness by the end of it. But ever the trooper, he didn't complain and we made it. Here's hoping we can keep this streak going until next time so there will be no need of an extra session.
While reading and answering questions, my student kept impressing me with the speed of his replies and how much more he was able to understand and communicate back to me. I can only hope that this will carry on and carry him through high school and beyond. I can see more and more of his potential being realized--and I know that he wouldn't have made it this far if he didn't want to succeed, wasn't thirsty for knowledge. I am thankful for my time with him; his success inspires me!
Isn't this what all teachers hope for in a student; not just to learn things, but to have the drive,the desire, and the passion to learn?
ReplyDeleteYour student seems well on his way to success. Yea!
One of the best things about being a teacher is being able to influence them and in return, they inspire us.
ReplyDeleteWay to go! I'm glad you were able to complete your make up session! Only one more to go! In the word's of Stevie Wonder, "Teachers, keep on teachin'".
ReplyDeleteChristine,
ReplyDeleteYou've worked wonders with AR, he's grown from a shy young teenager to a more confident young man! I know what he's learn from you will follow him to graduation day! Great work!