ABSTRACT
This chapter makes us to learn how to empower students with "Solution Statements" instead of "Problem Statements". It investigates how slang, swearing, and register are critical considerations for our students as they learn to communicate effectively. The chapter emboldens students to take charge of their own learning by thinking metacognitively. If a child who failed a test or didn't make the team is ever consoled, one of the things to be noticed is that students are not very self-aware. Center for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) defines self-awareness this way: "The ability to accurately recognize one's emotions and thoughts and their influence on behavior. This includes accurately assessing one's strengths and limitations and possessing a well-grounded sense of confidence and optimism." One of the most difficult things when talking about education is to acknowledge that experiences as teachers are so wildly different, that it can seem that teachers don't have the same job at all.
