Chapter 1 Knowing Students Well

After reading the first chapter in Fires in The Bathroom the main thing which I agreed with was “They want teachers to understand the obstacles they face in their everyday lives.” (1). I believe that this is very crucial especially when sometimes teachers don’t know where certain students are coming from. Although it is very difficult to understand where every student is coming from, it is an essential aspect of the teaching profession.


I felt that I could really relate to this statement; knowing where each and every student comes from is a crucial aspect of teaching. Each and every student faces different obstacles day in and day out. An obstacle to one child may seem like nothing to another child. Every person reacts differently to life’s challenges.