Thursday, December 27, 2018

The Classroom as a Caring Community


The Classroom as a Caring Community

by Hal Urban

"I'm convinced that the key was good relationships.  If you can reach 'em, you can teach 'em."

My #1 goal at the beginning of each school year was to create a Caring Community in each of my five classes.

Great students as they enter the room. Shake their hands, smile, and call them by name. If I don't know a student's name, ask them, "What is your name?"