Greetings,
Meet Josh. If you talked to his teachers they would say he was a great kid but always off task, talking non stop to his classmates usually about the weather, and rarely completes any written assignment. His friends would say he knows a lot about only one topic, weather, but he is fun to be with, when he isn't talking about it. His parents are delighted with Josh and love his enthusiasm. They can see how teachers are frustrated but don't understand why the teachers can't see his positive qualities. Parent conferences are frustrating for both teachers and parents. If you ask Josh how he feels about school he'll tell you he likes his friends but thinks the teacher doesn't like him and wishes he could just study what he wants. Josh is in 2nd grade and is already a discouraged learner with an affinity for weather.
Meet Josh. If you talked to his teachers they would say he was a great kid but always off task, talking non stop to his classmates usually about the weather, and rarely completes any written assignment. His friends would say he knows a lot about only one topic, weather, but he is fun to be with, when he isn't talking about it. His parents are delighted with Josh and love his enthusiasm. They can see how teachers are frustrated but don't understand why the teachers can't see his positive qualities. Parent conferences are frustrating for both teachers and parents. If you ask Josh how he feels about school he'll tell you he likes his friends but thinks the teacher doesn't like him and wishes he could just study what he wants. Josh is in 2nd grade and is already a discouraged learner with an affinity for weather.