Issues a Teacher Must Be Aware Of

Important Issues a Teacher Must Remember

There are so many issues a teacher must address as she works to educate her students. After all students are all different, with different backgrounds and as they grow they form their own opinions through their different experiences.

There are issues that will come up when teaching each age level, these are the issues that a teacher must be aware of and know how to best address.

In the Pre- School years children are more likely to form their own prejudices, regardless of their family’s beliefs. They are more likely to attend a nursery school in their own community and less likely to have exposure to diverse cultures. It is important that an Early Childhood teacher provide opportunities for young children to experience other cultures, this will make the later years in school easier and give them the head start they will need to become globally competitive in their careers.

Child abuse can happen at any grade level, a teacher needs to be able to recognize physical and mental abuse. Proper, informative sex education courses need to be integrated at all grade levels, this will reduce diseases, teen pregnancy and educators can inform students in a positive manner.

In middle school years and then entering high school, students are at greater risk for entering gangs, illegal activity, substance abuse, violence and teen suicide. It is important for a teacher to be aware of warning signs for all these areas, not be afraid to discuss these issues openly with students, or approach a student that is showing signs of trouble. Most importantly, a teacher needs to know the school’s policy on how best to handle these situations and the agencies and resources available.

With the help of parents, school administration and teachers who are aware of what issues affect a child’s age group, children can have a positive school career and have a smooth transition into adulthood.