Natalie Stark EDU 3650

     This class has been very educational and beneficial for us as future educators. We learned about the critical issues seen in schools today. Not only did we learn about the ways these issues are seen and impact a student or teacher, but we learned ways to resolve and work through these issues. I enjoyed this class very much and feel it helped me gain more knowledge for me to be a great teacher. Not only did I learn from the many articles and videos but I got to see my classmates point of views by reading their blog posts. I feel I have gained the knowledge I needed to create a safe, positive, happy classroom environment for myself and my students in the future.  https://youtu.be/-3NyM2029LY 

 During this semester we have learned a lot of social aspects of s students life in the school and out of the school. We as future educators should strive for positive relationships with not just our students but their families as well. With the advancement of technology the struggles that still remain from the pandemic and many other things that go on, it is important to build relationships with student families. This creates a more positive learning outcome for all! Not only does building relationships with your students and their parents benefit you as a teacher, but it benefits the parents and the student as well. " There are other advantages for children when parents become involved — namely, increased motivation for learning, improved behavior, more regular attendance, and a more positive attitude about homework and school in general." " Parents also benefit from being involved in their children's education by getting ideas from school on how to help and suppor