In the state of California charter schools have shown great success teaching inner-city poor population. Ben Chavis gives surprizing statements saying that poor children are easier to teach because they have a good reason to work hard. This is a surprising viewpoint to many because most research shows and opposite feeling.
Since I am interested in working with underprivileged students in the future, I enjoyed this article. I believe that it takes a certain kind of teacher to successfully teach poor or underprivileged students; even though I do believe that all teachers should be prepared to, I don't think they always are. I believe Ben Chavis demonstrates a good attitude towards teaching as a whole. Your find students' energy and encourage them to work at something good for their lives.
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Wow, what a different approach...
This article was insightful and I can understand the foundation of this theory. Those who are at the bottom of the ladder, so to speak, can see there is a way to the top, but it isn't easy. They are more appreciative with every rung that they climb. On the flip side, though, what happens when their motivation parallels their upbringing? Teaching the material at hand and convincing these kids that they ARE smart, intelligent and creative when their world is plagued by poverty and restriction is a hard job.
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