By Eliana Barnett, Adjustment Guidance Counselor
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines educate as «to develop mentally and morally, to provide with information». Education is de facto an action or process of educating or being educated. When I think of education, I am reminded of the youth that I work with everyday in High School. I have observed three types of students: 1) academically successful students who are on their way to a prosperous future; 2) Students who resist being educated and are falling behind educationally; and 3) students who have a lack of motivation when it comes to working beyond their potential.
Students who are academically successful seem to have the basic skills to endure the rigor and challenges in education today. These students attend school everyday, complete their homework, study for exams, and often have a desire to become knowledgeable adults. These are the students who are an example for their peers. We should be proud of students who excel academically and move on to college and universities all across America.
The students resisting to learn are those who refuse to complete class work or required homework assignments. Some often choose not to show up after school so that they can get extra help from their teachers. When they tell me about their distress I explain their options and recommend them to go and get tutoring services that the school provides. I am dumbfounded by the irresponsibility from these adolescents. I question myself whether they do understand what it means to be educated. Are they aware of the opportunities available for them? Why are these students lazy when it comes to studying?
Sometimes students are having difficulties in school because their socio-economic situation is unstable. Students coming from dysfunctional families such as having alcoholic parents, have a difficult time having enough motivation to learn. A student who has been traumatized by parents who are separated, who are living in poverty, or who have a history of neglect often do not have parents who will take the time to come to school and support them in school. Their problems are so profound and have been going on for so long that they have difficulty concentrating, being attentive in the classroom, and learning independently.
I encourage parents to take accountability and be active in their children’s education. Those who are concerned about our students need to be aware of these helpful tips.
Set consistent time each day for doing homework.
1. Make a homework checklist to priorities the student’s time.
2. Check to see if the homework is completed.
3. Call teachers to get progress reports.
4. Attend parent-teacher conferences.
5. Turn the T.V. off during homework time.
6. Limit the amount of time students are playing video games and watching T.V.
This list of helpful tips is extensive. What I encourage all of us to do is to learn about how they can be more attentive to students and their learning experience. Together we can do so much to support the future generation.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines educate as «to develop mentally and morally, to provide with information». Education is de facto an action or process of educating or being educated. When I think of education, I am reminded of the youth that I work with everyday in High School. I have observed three types of students: 1) academically successful students who are on their way to a prosperous future; 2) Students who resist being educated and are falling behind educationally; and 3) students who have a lack of motivation when it comes to working beyond their potential.
Students who are academically successful seem to have the basic skills to endure the rigor and challenges in education today. These students attend school everyday, complete their homework, study for exams, and often have a desire to become knowledgeable adults. These are the students who are an example for their peers. We should be proud of students who excel academically and move on to college and universities all across America.
The students resisting to learn are those who refuse to complete class work or required homework assignments. Some often choose not to show up after school so that they can get extra help from their teachers. When they tell me about their distress I explain their options and recommend them to go and get tutoring services that the school provides. I am dumbfounded by the irresponsibility from these adolescents. I question myself whether they do understand what it means to be educated. Are they aware of the opportunities available for them? Why are these students lazy when it comes to studying?
Sometimes students are having difficulties in school because their socio-economic situation is unstable. Students coming from dysfunctional families such as having alcoholic parents, have a difficult time having enough motivation to learn. A student who has been traumatized by parents who are separated, who are living in poverty, or who have a history of neglect often do not have parents who will take the time to come to school and support them in school. Their problems are so profound and have been going on for so long that they have difficulty concentrating, being attentive in the classroom, and learning independently.
I encourage parents to take accountability and be active in their children’s education. Those who are concerned about our students need to be aware of these helpful tips.
Set consistent time each day for doing homework.
1. Make a homework checklist to priorities the student’s time.
2. Check to see if the homework is completed.
3. Call teachers to get progress reports.
4. Attend parent-teacher conferences.
5. Turn the T.V. off during homework time.
6. Limit the amount of time students are playing video games and watching T.V.
This list of helpful tips is extensive. What I encourage all of us to do is to learn about how they can be more attentive to students and their learning experience. Together we can do so much to support the future generation.
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