The Gap Between Social-Economic Classes

Although there is a great variety of different social and economic classes within a school, I think it is essential that teachers strive their best to help each child learn to their best potential. It has been stated that kids that come from a place with more resources have the advantage, and I believe that that is true. It is easier for them to fund school functions, extra activities, special trips, tutoring and even college. Although they have these advantages, it does not necessarily mean that they have an automatic ticket to succeed in life or in schools. For those students who come from poorer backgrounds, it will be more difficult, but I do not believe that this has to be a death sentence for their success at school. It is the job of the teacher to encourage these students and to help them find ways to effectively use any resources they have and to reach their potential. One of the qualities needed to teach anything is creativity, and it is necessary for teachers to use this creativity to assist in any way that they can. This could be spending extra time with the students that need it, or helping them to find financial backing for any trips or endeavors they wish to take. I think the most important thing for any teacher is that they help all students to strive to do their best. Regardless of economic or social status, if a child does not have the will or desire to do well, they won't. It is not the job of the teacher to change a family's situation, but they can do their best to overcome any boundaries or limitations that might restrict a students learning.