Domain 8: Global and Multicultural Perspectives
1:10- 1:40 p.m.

Elaboration:
Today during lunchtime my teacher was discussing one of the students who earlier this week was removed from the school. The reason was that his family had to move into a homeless shelter. Because of this move, both he and his sister were moved to a different school. However, in order to keep more order in their lives, they have been trying to arrange for transportation for the children. This school is not any further than the other, so it seems to be a suitable option. My teacher says that they also send food home to his family on the weekends. There are several other students in my class who come from situations similar to these. Many of them don’t see their parents, don’t have enough food to eat, and have trouble getting to school.

Analysis:
While I have had some experiences with students from lower income families before, this is the first time that I have really had to face these facts head on. I have to remember that most of these children have had an upbringing very different from my own. Many of them do not have two parents, or do not live with their birth parents. I will need to keep this in mind when teaching lessons. Some of them are lacking in experiences that many children have had. Also, I must remember that some of them may be struggling in school because their basic needs aren’t being met. Throughout this semester, I want to learn to see things through their eyes. I want to try and teach them things that will help them to be the most successful in life. I want to show them that I have hope for them. While I may be experiencing a bit of shock right now and I may see things differently as the semester progresses, I want to keep my heart soft. Structure will be needed when working with these children from a different background, but kindness and care will also go a long way.