Chapter 10 Going Beyond the Classroom

The last chapter of Fires in the Bathroom is about what teachers should do to go beyond the classroom in their teaching. Teachers were encouraged to lead their students toward internships and summer programs that fall within their interests. These opportunities can give students experiences with developing skills and habits to enrich their learning and help them in future endeavors.
The suggestion to encourage students toward summer programs and internships is something I believe should be looked at. When a teacher takes that much interest in a student that he or she informs them of opportunities for them to grow in their skills outside of the classroom, it really encourages the student and gives him or her confidence. Students need to see the usefulness of what they are learning inside the classroom to what is going on outside of the classroom, and teachers should support these prospects. When a student has the opportunity to learn more about a passion that he or she has, than they are more likely to see the importance of their schooling as a whole and they are more driven to succeed in their lives. Teachers need to keep programs that are available in mind and look for students who may be interested in them.