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FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).

This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!

Blog Post - Week 7

This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6

For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5

This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4

Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3

Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2

Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1

Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?

Thursday, April 15, 2010

My Advice

My advice is to take it all in stride and relax. Most people set very high expectations for themselves. The kids need to see a bit of your humanity and see you are a person too. I went into teaching with the assumption that a good disciplinarian is a good teacher. I have since learned that when students can relate to your experiences and trials, you attain a much more respect. For instance, the observations. My students began to realize I was working towards a long term relationship with them. One of many steps towards improving the construction program at my school. Now they are much more receptive to my requests and are aware that they too have a role in the programs success or failure.

2 comments:

Dr. M said...: Hi, Vince - I really like your writing about getting students to buy into the success of your/their program, and ultimately into taking responsibility for their own learning. You and them working together towards a common goal - much easier that way, yes?; April 18, 2010 at 7:54:00 PM EDT
Vsz said...: Absolutely.
They old saying rings true! If you can't beat 'em Join 'em.; April 20, 2010 at 2:21:00 PM EDT