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Blog #8 Caring For Students

After reading the article "Nice is Not Enough: Caring For Students Of Color". It really showed me that caring goes beyond just being "nice" with students. It is making a long lasting relationship with students, connecting their home culture with the learning done in class. Being an inclusive teacher is a caring teacher in this article!

Now, In the article "Mapping Interconnected Care" by Restler. Teachers in this article show care to their students by being a role model and Representing groups who are either discriminated or marginalized. This article really brought out the meaning of being Transparent with students. Sarah, spoke about how students would asks her why she doesn't wear a skirt. Instead of probably getting offended by the question, she took that moment to educate and be open about herself. Students love when a Teacher is transparent and is honest with who they are. This builds a sense of trust culture in the classroom.

To continue, I'm currently Interning at my church as a youth counselor.Care is shown at my Internship in multiple ways. From one on one mentoring to spiritual development. The leaders have monthly meetings with youth in order to continue learning different ways to approach certain situations. The mission and goal of the counseling ministry is that the youth can achieve emotional and spiritual maturity. To build a sense of confidence in self, to speak up on any situations they can possibility be going through, feel supported, loved, and welcomed.

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  1. UnknownDecember 3, 2018 at 5:18 AM

    Awesome internship Marleni! Sounds like you are excited about mentoring and leading with the youth.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 5, 2018 at 2:15 PM

    I love that you are helping youth find their spiritual growth! this is a topic I am strong about so its great you are doing this!

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