Molly Quaid
October 30, 2014
For the past two weeks, I have been assisting the teachers of Saint Margaret's of Scotland in their "homework club" program. This program adheres to kids of all ages ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade, but I mostly work this kindergartners. This program includes us helping the students with their homework, any arts and crafts, or simply just helping them line up and get their coats on.
Ever since helping out at homework club, I have developed a better sense of patience and understanding. When I first attended homework club for the first time, I was overwhelmed with the amount of students but once you start becoming involved and helping, it seems less and less overwhelming.
But how does a homework show what it means to be great?
Saint Margaret's of Scotland homework club shows that being great is showing a need for help and showing that you're not always right. Also, it challenges one's patience and understanding towards children who struggle. This experience definitely shows that being great is elicited through asking for help and understanding others.
I can relate to how this whole experience made you feel and am so glad that we were able to do this together. I also liked how you related it to our question of what it means to be great. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI am planning on assisting this homework club for this upcoming semester, and this feedback makes me feel so much better about it. I'm not the hugest fan of children, but tutoring two of my friends has given me some experience. I'm glad you overcame the initial difficulties and persevered through it. Great job!
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