- If you had the opportunity to visit with Dr. Payne over coffee, what are two open-ended questions you would likely ask her regarding the framework?
The first question that I would ask Dr. Payne would be to discuss building relationships with students from poverty. I have always pushed very hard to build trust and a strong bond between myself and students because I truly believe that my strong relationships with students is what makes me a successful teacher.
1) Due to my personal background and my lack of experience in the world of poverty, how would I gain a students trust and build strong bonds if we cannot relate to each other outside of school?
The next question that I would ask, would be based on the idea of being a role model for students that are in poverty. As a teacher and a football coach, I place a lot of pressure on myself to be the best role model for all my students. I try to push hard work, dedication, and consistency to my students as well as my athletes.
2) When put in the position of leadership, what types of behavior should I try to display for students that come from poverty, so that I can be the best role model for them? What types of behaviors could actually cause a child from poverty to decide that they will act in the opposite manner because they feel it is inappropriate? What are some behaviors that you would try to example for students that come from poverty?
Payne, R.K. (2005). A framework for understanding poverty. (4th ed.) The Highlands, TX: aha. Process, Inc.
Your last question was very interesting to me. The question about what behaviors Dr. Payne would suggest to actually cause a student of poverty to do the OPPOSITE. How can we get these students to understand and AGREE on what's appropriate and what's not? Buidling a relationship, trust, and a common ground might be in her response. Which, of course, would go back to your first question!
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