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Bad Behavior Does Not Doom Pupils, Studies Say
According to Benedict Carey in the times of November 13, 2007, abad/behavior student is one who, in a selfish manner, will resist any attempts to be educated and in the process will disrupt the education of others. Ronnie, a tall boy with dreadlocks and a baggy style of clothing can be the example for this topic. Ronnie likes to associate himself with the kids who believe they are born gangsters. In this attitude, he comes into class without intent to learn, but to totally avoid education and cause a ruckus. In terms of religion, Ronnie is without a choice, this gives a clue to his apathetic behavior. Ronnie comes from a less expensive neighborhood, a place where it is common to find criminal activity. His household is unstable, with parents that feel no responsibility in taking care of their only child, this results in Ronnie feeling as though he is here for his own and for what he wants. With this tragic background, his behavior in class may already seem evident.
Ronnie is a Special Ed student because of his difficulty with cooperating in class, this may give him extra benefits such as more time for tests or an assistant teacher but he does not take advantage of those benefits. When he attends class, he walks in while rapping aloud in a performing tone of voice, as though we are his audience. This directs the attention of the class towards his direction. When the class session has begun, Ronnie is already demonstrating his rebellion by putting in headphones and listening to his music while the teacher is prepared to present a topic or assignment. If the teacher approaches him about his headphones during study, he will break out in reasons why he feels this is OK, even if the school law does not allow this he will shout out in denial about how he does not care and tells the teacher to “leave him alone”. When Ronnie takes the actions the entire class is attracted by his wild behavior, this also prevents the teacher from continuing the work or presentation. His behavior causes a major delay in the learning process whether he realizes it or not. It is hard to tell how Ronnie feels about his “performances” in class. As he disrupts his class, he will display an arrogant grin on his face or an angry and annoyed face depending on the situation. From this, it can be determined that Ronnie has no concern for the class he is attending, the students in the class, or the teacher.
Even though this behavior may have seemed extreme and untreatable, salvation in the form of a concerned and understanding teacher had proved otherwise. Mr. Bakari, who is a teacher that came from similar circumstances as a child had seen Ronnie’s struggle from the source. He took Ronnie and discussed what he had gone through as a child as well. This immediately gave Ronnie someone to trust and relate to. By serious efforts and encouragements, Mr. Bakari had made Ronnie aware of the importance of his education and how he can make a good name for himself. Mr. Bakari had made Ronnie aware of his behavior in school and how it was affecting others in a negative manner. Ever since Mr. Bakari had lent his aid, Ronnie has been listening to teachers instead of ignoring them with headphones in his ear. He is now attempting to complete his work, pleasantly surprising the teachers and changing their opinion of him. Although he has not yet become a star pupil, Ronnie is slowly gaining the academic experience he needs with the help of this gifted teacher. “it appears teachers are able to work around these behavior problems in a way that enables kids to learn just as much as other kids with equal levels of ability,” said the lead author, Greg J. Duncan, a professor of human development and social policy at Northwestern University.
By changing his attitude for academics and displaying a will to learn and to be educated, he has also changed in the eyes of others. People now see him as a respectable person and a potential student. Other students in the school no longer avoid him but enjoy talking to him. The teachers also see him now as a better person and are proud of his efforts to make a better student of himself. In terms of his friends, his old ones are still present and still enjoy his company as he acts the same with them outside of school. He has made new friends as well, his behavior in school has attracted new people to his personality, and they see a likable person with a sense of humor and a hint of intellect.
With the helping hand of Mr. Bakari who had seen a young version of himself who had potential to be a great student. Although his rise to academic success is slow, it seems sure. He may often stray from his efforts to learn and receive education; his concerned peers and teachers help drive him back to the right path. After all, his bad behavior may root from his unfortunate status at home, so he himself could not take the full blame. I have learned from Ronnie as an educator that a person who is brought from a bad background may be accustomed to this attitude and therefore cannot help his feelings; I have also learned from him that I am fortunate to come from a steady background and home. I also learned from him that as an educator we could affect the life of our students by our attitude towards them. We need to show them that we care and that they can trust and believe in us. We need to be the mother, father and friend that some of them so desperately needs.
According to Benedict Carey in the times of November 13, 2007, abad/behavior student is one who, in a selfish manner, will resist any attempts to be educated and in the process will disrupt the education of others. Ronnie, a tall boy with dreadlocks and a baggy style of clothing can be the example for this topic. Ronnie likes to associate himself with the kids who believe they are born gangsters. In this attitude, he comes into class without intent to learn, but to totally avoid education and cause a ruckus. In terms of religion, Ronnie is without a choice, this gives a clue to his apathetic behavior. Ronnie comes from a less expensive neighborhood, a place where it is common to find criminal activity. His household is unstable, with parents that feel no responsibility in taking care of their only child, this results in Ronnie feeling as though he is here for his own and for what he wants. With this tragic background, his behavior in class may already seem evident.
Ronnie is a Special Ed student because of his difficulty with cooperating in class, this may give him extra benefits such as more time for tests or an assistant teacher but he does not take advantage of those benefits. When he attends class, he walks in while rapping aloud in a performing tone of voice, as though we are his audience. This directs the attention of the class towards his direction. When the class session has begun, Ronnie is already demonstrating his rebellion by putting in headphones and listening to his music while the teacher is prepared to present a topic or assignment. If the teacher approaches him about his headphones during study, he will break out in reasons why he feels this is OK, even if the school law does not allow this he will shout out in denial about how he does not care and tells the teacher to “leave him alone”. When Ronnie takes the actions the entire class is attracted by his wild behavior, this also prevents the teacher from continuing the work or presentation. His behavior causes a major delay in the learning process whether he realizes it or not. It is hard to tell how Ronnie feels about his “performances” in class. As he disrupts his class, he will display an arrogant grin on his face or an angry and annoyed face depending on the situation. From this, it can be determined that Ronnie has no concern for the class he is attending, the students in the class, or the teacher.
Even though this behavior may have seemed extreme and untreatable, salvation in the form of a concerned and understanding teacher had proved otherwise. Mr. Bakari, who is a teacher that came from similar circumstances as a child had seen Ronnie’s struggle from the source. He took Ronnie and discussed what he had gone through as a child as well. This immediately gave Ronnie someone to trust and relate to. By serious efforts and encouragements, Mr. Bakari had made Ronnie aware of the importance of his education and how he can make a good name for himself. Mr. Bakari had made Ronnie aware of his behavior in school and how it was affecting others in a negative manner. Ever since Mr. Bakari had lent his aid, Ronnie has been listening to teachers instead of ignoring them with headphones in his ear. He is now attempting to complete his work, pleasantly surprising the teachers and changing their opinion of him. Although he has not yet become a star pupil, Ronnie is slowly gaining the academic experience he needs with the help of this gifted teacher. “it appears teachers are able to work around these behavior problems in a way that enables kids to learn just as much as other kids with equal levels of ability,” said the lead author, Greg J. Duncan, a professor of human development and social policy at Northwestern University.
By changing his attitude for academics and displaying a will to learn and to be educated, he has also changed in the eyes of others. People now see him as a respectable person and a potential student. Other students in the school no longer avoid him but enjoy talking to him. The teachers also see him now as a better person and are proud of his efforts to make a better student of himself. In terms of his friends, his old ones are still present and still enjoy his company as he acts the same with them outside of school. He has made new friends as well, his behavior in school has attracted new people to his personality, and they see a likable person with a sense of humor and a hint of intellect.
With the helping hand of Mr. Bakari who had seen a young version of himself who had potential to be a great student. Although his rise to academic success is slow, it seems sure. He may often stray from his efforts to learn and receive education; his concerned peers and teachers help drive him back to the right path. After all, his bad behavior may root from his unfortunate status at home, so he himself could not take the full blame. I have learned from Ronnie as an educator that a person who is brought from a bad background may be accustomed to this attitude and therefore cannot help his feelings; I have also learned from him that I am fortunate to come from a steady background and home. I also learned from him that as an educator we could affect the life of our students by our attitude towards them. We need to show them that we care and that they can trust and believe in us. We need to be the mother, father and friend that some of them so desperately needs.
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