Ralph Fletcher

In the video Ralph Fletcher stated "In order to have an affect on someone else, you must first allow him to effect you." When I first heard this quote I did not agree with it. However, after a lot of thinking I can agree with Fletcher.
A teacher has the job of engaging students to learn. In order to engage students she must first research the students interests as well as getting to know the students. I think that in order for a teacher to begin to help a child learn the writing process and enjoy it, he or she must allow them to express themselves. I feel that it helps to affect someone else if they have first effected you. However, I do not feel that it is the only way to affect someone.
In a teaching community it is important to left others have an impact on you. Especially as a new teacher. I feel that my teaching strategies will be affected by others. I believe that this quote leaves us with a lot to think about.