• using the same method as how the students treat him: making students understand how bad it feels to be treated in that way
• sacrificing himself (drinking milk): makes fun of himself (singing): give the students an impression that teachers can be informal
• treat himself like one of the students (playing with the kids): break the barrier between them
• learn the difficulties of the students lives and help them solve their problem:
• treat the students like his own kid: make them feel loved and cared
2. Give examples of 5 challenges that Ron Clark has to overcome. How does he work with his students to overcome these challenges?
• cultural difference with people from different background (black and white);
• reluctant parents (they don't want him to be involved in family business;
• strict headmaster and his discouragement (headmaster doesn't think he will succeed);
• rebellious students;
• he's new to the city and therefore does not understand the culture;
• Students supporting him by opposing their parents' wills; students also open up to him and let him understand their life difficulties; he keeps encouraging the students and let the students know of their worth and potential
3. State at least 2 examples of support that Ron Clark had in order to overcome the challenges.
His colleague at night work; his students; parents after they are convinced
1. Teachers need to use their professional skills, attributes and judgment every day – note at least 5 examples of unconventional methods of teaching that Ron Clark uses.
• using the same method as how the students treat him: making students understand how bad it feels to be treated in that way
• sacrificing himself (drinking milk): makes fun of himself (singing): give the students an impression that teachers can