The memory remains vivid. A ten-year-old boy on the lawn in Central Park, rolling and screaming. What looked like a horrific scene to all the confused bystanders was nothing more than a typical day for me because that boy was my brother, Simon. I went over and quietly sat beside him. Our eyes locked, and he calmed down within seconds. My brother may look “normal,” but I realized from an early age that Simon was different. He had difficulty voicing his feelings and understanding appropriate behavior. Simon’s tantrums were the norm at our house. Yet, in an unexpected way, my brother helped me become a more centered, understanding and compassionate person. He taught me patience, to appreciate differences and pushed me to develop my passion for …show more content…
Given my life at home, this work felt comfortable and I developed relationships with multiple children. One of my strongest beliefs is that one should never put limits on a child. It is better to see what they can achieve and push them to their greatest potential by focusing on their strengths while strengthening their weaknesses. I am not sure if this is the right way to approach students, but this is one of my beliefs before starting my fieldwork. My other belief is that exceptional individuals can be just like anyone else. They are human beings with equal rights and should be respected the same as everyone …show more content…
The behavioral system is in every class which helps the students keep track of their behavior and teaches them that being on task earns them rewards. The system starts off each week with every student's name on the same “Ready to Learn” section. When a student does well his/her name is moved up and when he/she misbehave it is moved down. The results are tallied at the end of the week for