In chapter one of "Fires in the Bathroom" a student named Porsche described her typical day of school. Activities in Porsche's day consisted of waking up at 6:30 in the morning to get herself ready for school, and also to help her brother and sister to school. Porsche does not get home until 8:30 after her two different sport practices.
Reading about Porsche's day really made me think about how well I am going to know my students, and how I am going to do so. If I have a student like Porsche in my classroom, it would be helpful to know about her schedule. For instance, if she does not have a chance to complete a homework assignment, I would be more understanding because I am aware of her situations, and obligations. Overall, if teachers are more informed about their students, they are often likely to have better relationships with their students than teachers who are oblivious to students lives outside of school.
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