CH. 15 in WK

BOOK
"We must, at all times, remember that we don't teach a subject, we don't teach to a test, we teach you-- specific children with specific needs." (Ch. 15, pg. 301)

"To be called "Teacher" might indeed be one of the greatest compliments one could ever receive." (Ch. 15, pg. 303)

RESPONSE
Chapter 15 was a great way to end this book. Kylene Beers talks about what being a teacher is all about. She shares some of the common desires of teachers. I like how she added that teachers teach to specific children with specific needs. I am not a teacher yet but from a student's standpoint, I know it can get easy to "teach a subject" and "teach to a test". Being a teacher is a stressful job but at the same time it is so rewarding. Future teachers and teachers of today need to remember they are teaching children. I greatly agree with Kylene Beers' statement: "To be called "Teacher" might indeed be one of the greatest compliments one could ever receive." I really enjoyed this statement because it is true. I can not wait to get that compliment. Before I began in the education field, I had no idea how much work teachers do. It is a special field and I hope the world will realize how important teachers are and treasure them.