Hodgkinson's Report

Ok Ok, I read Hodgkinson's article and I have to admit that this guy knows his stuff. He has so many percentages and census reports that give factual information on our student diversity. I think he made a good point when he mentioned transiency on page 8. The fact that 40 million Americans move each year really surprised me. A little unstable don't you think? Because of this I can definately see why teachers would have a tough time getting used to their classrooms, especially when 20 out of the 22 students you started the school year with are different by the time it ends. This doesn't allow teachers to get comfortable with their class and it stops them from developing relationships. I feel that when i teach it would be important to me to get to know my students. I know when i was in high school i really got to know my professors over my 4 years there. By the time i graduated i could really say that everyone was like a family, and it made my learning experience there better. To have new children coming into my classroom at different points of the year is something i feel would make my teaching a little difficult.