Quote from this blog: "As educators, we need to allow our students to express themselves freely and feel comfortable in our classroom environment. If they like ponies, so be it."
My Thoughts: I agree with this statement especially dealing with middle school students. We all know middle school was an awkward time that everyone has to go through. Why should we as teachers tell students what they should and shouldn't like. We don't define the students. Yes, we help mold them into citizens in our society but shouldn't they be entitled to freedom of expression just as we are. Yes I do understand their are rules about these sorts of things but we as teachers should allow are students to feel safe when expressing themselves but in a healthy way.
Quote from this blog: "I think that knowing each student well can help us teach content literacy. The more I know a particular student, whether they might be gifted, on the autism spectrum, have a behavioral difference etc, the more I can help them learn! I think this takes time and effort, and much of that time is probably going to be outside of the classroom. But, I would say it's worth it."
My Thoughts: I definitely think this is the case. From personal experience, my favorite teachers were the ones that cared. These teachers took the time to help me when they knew I was struggling. They would meet with me before school and discuss with me ways that I could improve my study habits or comprehension skills. They not only knew me inside the classroom but would often ask me how my life was. I loved it!
Quote from this blog: "Teacher voice and how you speak is something else that is very important to the the classroom. To start the class take a deep breath and slow down and lower your volume. When you come into class worrying about getting throughout everything you will talk fast and loud as you push the information at the students. Students will rely when you are relaxed because they are very good at picking up on body language. In my practicum, I came in sick a few times with bronchitis and students immediately came up to me and asked if I felt okay and said I looked tired and sick. This was as they walked into the classroom before I said or did anything. This made me realized just how much they can pick up on.
My Thoughts: I had a similar experience. I was having a not so good day and I was very frustrated with a previous student and colleague. I didn't really think I was showing it but a student approached me and asked if I was okay or if something was wrong. I realized at that moment how much my students pay attention to me. That moment is a crucial moment. We as teachers can choose to sulk in our misery or turn it around and make a better day for yourself and for your students.
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My Thoughts: I loved this picture because I thought it was so cool that the teacher asked her students what they wanted from her. You are with your students so often and finding out what they want from you will allow them to develop a better relationship with you. Also, you can ask yourself what do you think you would want from a teacher. You can then tell your students what you want from them. I like it:)
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Quote from this blog: "When are we going to use this in real life? This is a response I'm sure every teacher has heard to at least one lesson they have taught, no matter the content area. Math is a high contender for these types of statements because students are always wondering when am I going to use the quadratic formula, the Pythagorean Theorem, or even how much money and I going to need to buy 87 watermelons? And yes, I even ask myself, who in their right mind would buy 87 watermelons?
My Thoughts: I think we can all agree with this one. I think it's hard for me as a teacher to come up with a reason why some of this stuff is important. But I think I've made it a goal for myself to approach each lesson with an intent to make the lesson fun and interesting so that my students don't have to ask me that. I want them to enjoy learning so that it doesn't feel like a chore.
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The Teach Fairy
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