Arishelee is my classmate in Art class. She is a freshman in ESL. Therefore, she does not understand much of English. Arishlee always has something to ask me all the time. I do not mind her or her questions, but she consistently wants my advice or help. I'm glad that Arishlee is able to see me as her friend and look for guidance from me but sometimes she stops me from my work and puts me behind. She is a wonderful student that at many times wants to be perfect and I've noticed that it irritates her that she does not understand something. I tell her to always try her best and to not give up if it's something she really wants to achieve. I also told her we can not always be perfect and it's hard to be good at everything. Furthermore, I added to her that getting frustrated and down will not help her at all if she wants to do something right. Progress takes time and no one is perfect at everything. Arishlee replied to me that she views me as someone she can talk to and share frustrations with. I told her she could take to me whenever she would like because everyone needs someone to talk to. Therefore, she talks to me even more but I tell her we should also be doing our work. I know Arishlee will be successful, especially because she cares about everything. Usually people who do not care about most things like homework or school, it means they do not care about themselves.
What an "on target" observation! I think all the time of what I can do to creatively motivated students who have no wish to impress teachers or succeed in school.
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