FiB Chapter 1 QR

Fires in the Bathroom, Chapter 1 QR

While reading chapter one I was immediately enthralled by a single sentence on page twelve: “Take ten minutes out of class to ask students to write down what they do in a typical day, from the time they wake up to when they go to sleep.” I not only completely agree with this statement but think this is a fantastic exercise that can be used in the classroom.
By allowing students to create a personalized schedule it would allow me as an educator to be more aware of student’s personal lives and time constraints. It also enables me to obtain this information without having to force relationships or rapport with the students. I really think that this would allow for them to be comfortable knowing that I understand how busy students are but did not force them to tell me anything. Also, if the exercise occurred without the students knowing than their answers would be more thoughtful and truthful.