Blog post 3

After arriving at Mercer Elementary, it was easy to see the excitement and positive attitudes that filled the air.  The corridors were filled with paintings, papers, and coloring activities that brought out the brightness that the school not only had, but each of its students as well.  One was able to get a sense of how each child learned and also how each teacher went about in their teaching methods.  Every child was interactive during classes, either by choice or by being called on.  The teaching methods were done so that each child could learn the way that was best for them.  Different methods such as hands on, visual were used and it was easy to see what worked for each student.  My biggest question was how much trust was put into these students?  I noticed they were allowed to get up in the middle of class to get something without having to ask.  That fascinated mien the sense that it was a privilege they are given even at such a young age.  I am sure though that it can just as easily be taken away as it was given.