- affirmation
- contribution
- power
- purpose
- challenge
(refer back to my post about "student needs").
The invitation to learn is of prime importance.
The five ways in which a teacher can respond include:
The invitation to learn is of prime importance.
The five ways in which a teacher can respond include:
- invitation: I have respect for who you are and who you can become.
- opportunity: I have important things for you to do here today.
- investment: I work hard to make this place work for you.
- persistence: You're growing, but you're not finished growing.
- reflection: I watch you and listen to you carefully and systematically.
These are at the core of effective teaching. They are not separate from the learner's needs but are outcroppings of those needs. They are also not apart from curriculum and instruction, but they breathe life into it.
As teachers we play such a big role in our student's lives. Not only are we teaching them curriculum but helping shape them into the future of our nation. This is a BIG deal. When we can help make them feel welcome, confident, excited to learn, and helping them realize that they have so much potential then their possibilities become endless. It is so important that we learn how to communicate with them so that we can create the most effective learning environment.
Some might say it's like we are their second parents. They spend a great deal of time with us and we teach them so much about life. Knowing this just gives me even more of a desire to not screw up and give them the best experience of their life.
Hasta luego,
Laurel (like Carl)
These really are at the core of effective teaching, and there's no way to differentiate WITHOUT teaching effectively. I try to review these important ways of responding to students, myself. It's hard. But it's good and true, and I'm trying to be better. Sounds like you are on the right track! 5 pts.
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