Have you had a Manuel Scott teaching moment?
Fri, 07/02/2010 - 10:46 — jkohm
During the Beginning Teacher Conference, Manuel Scott, an original "Freedom Writer" provided the Keynote presentation. Click here to view examples of his motivational message.
His presentation inspired these questions: How did Manuel Scott's presentation speak to you? What inspired you to become a teacher? Did a teacher inspire you? Do you have a student you inspired? Tell us your story!
A Manuel Scott teaching moment
Teaching at an alternative allows many teaching moments. In particular, a student was shot and I went to visit him in the hospital and I brought nothing with me. He saw me and he said "Your not going to give me homework? You didn't come to give me a lecture?". I replied, "I come to let you know that I care by asking you how can I help you? What can I do for you? Homework can wait, lets get you better. If you are not at your best, how can I expect you to concentrate on the homework and give quality work. There are times that it is hard to concentrate and I believe this is one of them. He looked at me with tears in his eyes and said I am scared. My mind just runs and runs. I keep thinking of things that can happen to me and you come in and tell me not to worry about homework. What a relief! How do I go back? Where do I start? I respond we cant jump hurdles without learning how to leap so lets take it slow. He took a deep breath and said you are so right. Rushing things got me here.