I find that a good teacher functions most productively when they can find a commom educational/social strand that can be exploited for classroom success. You must know your students, understand their interests, expand on an interest that can be poingnant and work from there.
When I got the job at Burgard, I wrote to (my future mentor) Dan Danforth for advice. He told me not to take anything the students say to me personally. Probably the best single piece of advice I've gotten so far....
John Siskar told me that it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission!
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ReplyDeleteIt's easier to back down from being strict than to become strict after being soft.
ReplyDeleteSounds cheesy, but I refer back to it all the time; you can't save all the kids, but you will in your career, save one or a few.
ReplyDeleteHang in there. Don't give up. You are the only one who will truly make a difference in your classroom.
ReplyDeleteBe aware of the "whole" child
ReplyDeleteTeach what you love !!!!!
Keep a parent contact log.
ReplyDeleteteaching with love and respect is always more effective than ruling with fear.
ReplyDeleteLogic is the way to go when speaking to middle schoolers.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry-it will get BETTER! I Promise you!
ReplyDeleteI find that a good teacher functions most productively when they can find a commom educational/social strand that can be exploited for classroom success. You must know your students, understand their interests, expand on an interest that can be poingnant and work from there.
ReplyDeleteHave respect for yourself and others.
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ReplyDeleteBuild relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.
ReplyDeleteregarding learning an instrument, practice makes permanent, so do it slowly, and do it right the first time.
ReplyDeleteHave candy ready at all times
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ReplyDeletethere is nothing that can't be fixed in another 40 minutes
ReplyDeleteBe consistent with discipline.
ReplyDeleteBe consistent.
ReplyDeleteperfect practice makes perfect
ReplyDelete"If you don't have a sense of humour, you're better off dead!" -Roger Rabbit
ReplyDeleteWhen I got the job at Burgard, I wrote to (my future mentor) Dan Danforth for advice. He told me not to take anything the students say to me personally. Probably the best single piece of advice I've gotten so far....
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