Teacher Lakeshia Evans teaches first grade. Students at this level are impressionable. It is a perfect time for “life lessons” that will stick with them throughout their lives. When she caught a student cheating, she handled it with a smile and encouragement. She did not yell or embarrass the young man at all. Instead, she offered him a chance at redemption. @teacherbae54 #fypシ゚viral #fyp #teachersoftiktok #students #teacherlife #classroommanagement #class #teacher ♬ original sound – Lakeshia Evans She began by explaining that she gave him the assignment because she knew it would be hard and she needed to challenge him. Next, she explains that she wants him to work ahead toward higher grade levels to prepare him to advance through his schooling. She continues, telling the young man that the assignments are designed to help him think more critically. Shifting to his copying from another student, she told the young man that she wanted his thoughts, not the ones he copied. After the brief admonishment, Lakeshia shifted to encouraging the young man, telling him that she believed he was capable of doing the assignment on his own. She emphasizes that he is smart and very intelligent. Then she began detailing other skills he has mastered. @teacherbae54 #fypシ゚viral #fyp #teachersoftiktok #students #teacherlife #heal #mentalhealth #peace #peaceandlove #classroommanagement #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Lakeshia Evans By not focusing on the student’s cheating, but instead emphasizing what he does right and is capable of doing, she is building his confidence in himself. Positive reinforcement is much better than scolding him for copying. He receives the message that what he did is wrong, without making him feel negative about his abilities. Scrolling through other videos on Lakeshia’s page, you will find tidbits of wisdom about teaching and raising children. She appears to have a relaxed approach that works well in the classroom. Follow her on TikTok if you enjoy this type of content. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Teacher Catches Student Cheating, But Her Response Is Unexpected — And Powerful appeared first on InspireMore.