If She Only Knew Me Analysis

This was a very inspiring chapter. The compare and contrast assignment with magazines you did with your class had me thinking about how I can’t wait to teach. I remember when I was in school those types of magazines were very popular, especially Word Up! So reading the story about Brandy was nostalgic as well as inspiring to me. I also really enjoyed the videos about the two young students. As I was watching If She Only Knew Me video I was pridefully thinking I wouldn’t do that, I would’ve assume that, and etc. Then the part came up when he stated “If She Only Knew… That I need to talk if I’m going to learn, she wouldn’t send me to the principal’s office so much.” This was an Aha moment for me. This part impacted me because I could see myself disciplining a …show more content…
I have an idea in my mind what a caring teacher supposed to look like when it comes down to meeting a student’s emotional needs. However, I’m not really all that affectionate and I’m awkward when it comes to hugging, even when that’s what a student may need at the moment. So most of my caring in this way will be ethical I believe. It was interesting to see that the Mr. Barkerson example was acceptable. I understand it, and I feel the no non- sense, stern, we have no time to waste, slamming the door way can be very effective. But I believe there’s a way I may be perceived as a black man versus a woman teacher speaking to their class in this matter. A Mrs. A might be perceived as motherly by outsiders, but a Mr. A might be perceived as an angry black man yelling at those poor children. This also is the same I believe when it comes to showing affection towards children. It seems “normal” for a woman teacher to show affection but, it might seem a little suspect for a male teacher to show the same affection. Maybe this is covered later, but I wonder is there a way to be authentic in your discipline and affectionate style without mainly coming across the wrong