Do teachers have to have different strategies for urban versus rural schools?
Yes and no. In some urban schools–such as Harlem of New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles (areas where I have done training for principals and teachers)–more emphasis is necessary at the outset to establish positive relations. The approaches are the same for every area. Only the emphasis differs. In urban areas, especially among children of poverty, relations are of paramount importance. If these students have negative feelings towards their teacher, little effort will be forthcoming from students. In addition, peer influence is of exceptional significance. This is one reason why the hierarchy of social development–the foundation of the Raise Responsibility System (part III of the teaching model)–is so important to teach. I believe that it is imperative for young people to know the difference between external and internal motivation. They should understand when cooperation is essential. They should also recognize when conforming to peer influences of irresponsible behavior is cou
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