Chapter 1: Knowing Students Well

Throughout chapters one and two in the book Fires in the Bathroom by Kathleen Cushman, there were many things that popped out at me. The thing that I found to be most prominent was the section on getting to know your students. I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of getting to know your students.

The reason this part of the book popped out at me was because as a student I always wanted my teachers to take the time to get to know me; I wanted my teachers to know what I did outside of class and what other things interested me. So when this book talked about getting to know your students I insistently thought to myself that that was one thing I was going to do. The questionnaire the book provided on how to get to know your students is a great start. Another thing in relation to getting to know your students is letting your students get to know you. I absolutely love that idea because I think it’s important for students to be able to personally relate to their teachers. It provides a more comfortable atmosphere.