Today in class we talked about a student that has gone through a personal tragedy that is affecting every aspect of his life. This means that the students ability to focus on his education will be compromised for an extended period of time. Considering the tragedy that the student is facing, it is very important to provide him support every step of the way and to remind him that he is not alone in his journey through this very difficult time. Teachers should be aware of events that occur in students personal lives, such as this one, and be understanding and provide accommodations for the student in regards to deadlines and assignments.
In my own personal life I have endured a number of tragedies that I thought I would never survive. Thinking back on those events it reminds me that without a good support network overcoming difficulty is very challenging. It is so crucial that everybody around the student shows him love and compassion and constantly reminds him that while he does feel alone in the world, he is definitely not. It could also be a good idea for teachers to encourage other students to befriend the student that is facing difficult times. Something as simple as having a peer genuinely ask "how is your day going?" or "how are you?" could mean much more to that student than anybody would ever know.
This was so hard to hear. I totally agree with you when you mentioned the student will need a huge amount of support. I hope the student gets that help as well.
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