Blog Post #12

Instructions: Go to google.com. Type in Doug Malloch. Next click on his poem "Be the Best at Whatever You Are" and read it. Comment on what you think Mr. Malloch is saying. Also comment on how you feel what this poem says can be applied to your own classroom.

Douglas Malloch: Be The Best of Whatever You Are
This particular poem by Mr. Malloch is one of the greatest inspirational poems that I have ever read. In my opinion, Mr Malloch is trying to get us to understand that we are all different and have different strengths and weaknesses. This particular poem can be a great asset for teachers in the classroom not only for the students, but for the teacher themselves. As a classroom teacher, I would personally give assignments and responsibilities to those students who are strong in a certain area. For those students who may be strong in a different area, I would do the same for them. In my opinion, not only does this build confidence in your students, but it also increases learning since collaboration will be taking place. In this type of setting each student will feel that their participation in the classroom has value, therefore motivating them to learn more because they feel a sense of belonging.