How do you see yourself as a teacher? You can effect change in many ways...
These are a few images/messages that may be inspiring!
Looking for what is right with the world... and what is right with our students! See the potential, see the growth... This NPR explains how teachers expectations and beliefs can influence their students' school experiences:
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In addition to having high expectations and a positive outlook, we need to be candid about inequality. Students will be mis-served by a sanitized version of history and current events, especially if they are/have been marginalized in schools and society.
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Establish a classroom environment where effort is valued over innate ability or "intelligence"!
"A Lesson Well Taught" is a classic teaching story about the importance of getting to know your students, having faith in their talents, and recognizing our own biases...
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"... listen to the children, learn about them, learn from them. think of the children first."
Mr. Rogers
Tips for New Teachers:
http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/05/my-view-advice-to-a-new-teacher/ |