Tapping into a students Full Potential
On February 25, 2014 our class read Chapter 4 in the Bill Ayers graphic novel on building bridges, which I interpreted it as shaping the student and helping them tap into their full potential in all things they do. We were required to choose a quote on from the chapter that you believe in and how it asserts your teaching aspirations. I chose the quote from Bill Ayers chapter 4 on the bottom of page 56, which says, "The bridge from childhood is long and complex, built block by block." What I believe Bill Ayers is trying to portray here is that it takes time to mold children into the individuals they want to become and try with all their power to help them succeed along the journey.
This quote helps me come to an even deeper realization of why I want to become a teacher in the first place. Not only because I have a passion for teaching, but knowing that I can make a difference in each child's life in their journey to become the best they can become and more. Giving advice on life, time management, perseverance to stride for success, and to be happy. In the end, if your not happy with your life, accomplishments, and the differences you made on people or the world then you have done something wrong. Bill Ayers makes it clear for all people that to be a teacher or teach, in general, whatever it might be; you must have a passion and know that you have the opportunity to change the life of a student.
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