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The importance of happiness!

2/9/2017

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​A student came in late to my class today.  She has been late multiple times.  In fact, she is usually late and she usually does not look happy when she gets here.  From the expression on her face I imagine that she often feels this way, at least in school.
 
I have dealt with late students in a variety of manners over the years trying to find the best method to get them here on time.  I have played the bad cop, called home, sent them to the office, gave them heat myself.  I have ignored it in hopes that the student’s marks will motivate them to get to class earlier.
​Yet the best method I have utilized is just to be happy.  I’m happy to see them, greet them with enthusiasm, try and kill them with kindness.  So much goes on in our student’s lives and we have no idea.  Maybe they are just a slacker but it is just as likely that it is so much more.  If we can make our classes a place students want to be, where they will feel safe and happy, then their ability to learn will increase rapidly.
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​Be happy! It is contagious and will create a far better environment in your classroom for all.
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