Both male students and are in the 5th grade (11 years old).
Student #1:
C average student
Missed 3 or 4 days of school this year
Only Child
Likes to draw, and study wars, play his X-box, Rock Music
Favorite TV show: Cartoon Network
Would like to have more projects in school so he can create.
Came to current school last year
Plays sports? No
Plays Instrument? No
Wants to be a mechanic
Student# 2
A average student
Missed one week(5 days) of school this year
4 children in family
Likes math, Biographies of President
Favorite TV show: Big Bang Theory
Would like to have more projects in school
Has been in current school since kindergarten
Plays sports? Yes, Soccer League
Plays Instrument? No
Wants to be a Coach, Prison Guard, or SWAT police
The students desire to have more projects; they like to create. The A student did not mention liking to play videos, but enjoyed soccer. The C student spends a lot of time in front of the television, either playing video games, or just watching the Cartoon Network. At this time neither student wants to attend college; both students want a job like their dad.
Just an assumption, but since the C student does not have siblings, no one at home to play with, where as the A student is one of four children in the home, this child does not have much time alone.
The C student possibly is more of a kinesthetic learner. He likes to draw; he may not be getting enough material tailored to his learning needs; could be one of the reasons he is a C student.
How do these interview inform your teaching?
ReplyDeleteThe students desire to have more projects; they like to create. The A student did not mention liking to play videos, but enjoyed soccer. The C student spends a lot of time in front of the television, either playing video games, or just watching the Cartoon Network. At this time neither student wants to attend college; both students want a job like their dad.
ReplyDeleteJust an assumption, but since the C student does not have siblings, no one at home to play with, where as the A student is one of four children in the home, this child does not have much time alone, or watch what he wants on tv.
The C student possibly is more of a kinesthetic learner. He likes to draw; he may not be getting enough material tailored to his learning needs; could be one of the reasons he is a C student.