challenges for students k-12

Brainstorming for paper # 3
 What seems to be the biggest challenge for students k-12?
 One challenge I think of right away is generalizing students. Teachers tend to generalize more in that age group than in college students. College students are at school by choice (in most cases) and usually they are of adult age. On the other hand k-12 students may be generalized or stereotyped because of many factors like the company they keep or the kind of learner they may be. These generalizations can be harmful to a child and may hold them back form their true potential.

Social anxiety, shyness, or introverted students can be a real challenge in the grades k-12. Many students who experience these things then tend to struggle with school work, or avoid school to avoid the uncomfortable scenarios. This is a challenge because it can be hard for a teacher to make a student feel at ease and the student may miss out on very important forming of fundamental skills.

 Other challenges may come from a students home life. In k-12 students are expected to still reside with their parents, some may not be provided with a healthy home life to nurture and prepare a student for school each day. They may miss homework, or have the stresses of home carry through to their school day. This is a challenge for younger students because they may feel embarrassed or sad and go to great lengths to try and keep that a secret. This could greatly affect school along with many other scenarios that pose a challenge for younger students.