Hobart

While there were a few things that Rafe did that I disagreed with, overall I really enjoyed the way he ran his class. One thing that stood out to me was something Ian McKellen said and that is that these kids aren’t just saying the words, they are really understanding them. And we can see this so clearly when the children are crying while reading and when we watch the little girl playing Ophelia. This children aren’t just acting how their teacher told them they should, they are reading and connecting to their reading. I also enjoyed listening to the parents talk about how much their children have changed. Many of the children have become more engaged and active in learning. Many of these children are willing to stay after school to work on their play, or practice for tests. They spend so much time learning, but to them it’s fun and it’s something they want to. This has made a huge impact on these children. When I was younger, it was so hard for me to be engaged in what I was learning. Watching this, Rafe puts in a lot of time and effort. He does so much beyond what most teachers do and I think his enthusiasm and love for what he does affects his students.