Building bridges with the people around you crates better environments. This applies to all situations from relationships with coworkers, teachers, and neighbors. In To Teach by William Ayers, building bridges came into theme in chapter 4. Through different scenarios, Ayers uses a literal bridge for a turtle, bridge between adolescent and adult, and Sal Adams teachings effect on others. These bridges are all resembled in different ways, but mean the same thing. That is connecting with others is a life lesson that does a great deal of good. In doing this, songs are build that creat relationships.
At shaker middle school, I observed many bridges teachers built with their students. My first observation was that Mr. A always got to the level his students were. When students were sitting at a dest, he would get on his knees in order to get even eye contact with his students. He made sure to never look down at them. I find this practice extreamly welcoming. His students were exited for him to come over and check their work. Another trait Mr. A showed would make a stop at every table for the same about of time. This gave the student all the attention they needed, without showing favoritism. Lastly, Mrs. S was deeply sincere with everything she said. While she was working the overhead, she talk to her students with a loud and clear voice, that came off engaged in their topic every time. This made her inviting in every way. The kids wanted to talk to her, end it seemed they felt comforted by her demeanor.
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