Thanks-and a reply to everyone who repsonded
Submitted by Oliver on May 30 2000 02:59:57
In reply to Professionalism submitted by Oliver on May 26 2000 01:29:35
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Ford:Funny isn't it how education changes over time. Even before the 50's, in the 30's when the country was struggling with the great depression, teachers would often be invited to students' homes for dinner because they couldn't afford food for themselves. Students always brought apples and food for the teachers--that's how the tradition got started! No lunch was served because of rationing and during PE, uniforms consisted of shorts only for boys, since most didn't have more than a few shirts and couldn't afford to get those messed up. Thanks for your comments. I agree that a public venue is the best area to see the students outside of school. Although I did have one student who was a member of my church and I saw him at many religious and fellowship events. That was cool. Mark:How cool to be invited to a b-day party! I hope you are able to go and enjoy the time so rare between teachers and students today. I wish things weren't as they are today, but the reality is we're a suspect at even the slightest touch. I wish you luck in your new position. Thanks for your thoughts. Forgiven:Your rule of thumb is good advice for anyone working with kids. ALWAYS be with others in being arouind children. Thanks for responding. Huck:Glad to hear you have a respect for music. I was in Band and Choir while in highschool as well. I played Trumpet, Baritone, and Tuba, and piano/keyboards for the jazz band. What instruments do you play? What's your favorite kind of music? I'll e-mail you a few of my midi files in that genre too if you like. I think being a mentor and a teacher are two different roles. As a camp counselor, you are in a unique position to support your campers in many venues including personal activities and private one on one time. I have a similar relationship with my young friend. Now, I am a mentor/guide to my studnets' education. That does make me an important part of thier lives, but I'm not in the role of a friend either, so an element of personal distance must be remained to reserve the role of friendship to a child's peer or an otherwise significant mentor/adult friend. Does that mean I would refuse an invitation? Probably not, but I would try and maintain an element of professionalism even while outside the classroom too. Thanks for your thoughts. asb:It's good that studnets trust you well enough to invite you to events and initiate a positive role and place for you in thier lives. Yes, there is a line to be drawn between family, friends, and students. much of what I do with my YF I wouldn't dream of doing with my students. Alos, I won't make on of my students' my YF. I haven't been in the business long enough to know weather a former student could become a YF or not, but, as you said, that is dicey. Thanks for your response. Blessings to all of you, OLiver |
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