CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: Are you a Student-Centered Teacher?

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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!

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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, October 18, 2007

Are you a Student-Centered Teacher?

Good Afternoon,
I want to share with you some valuable information I read this week on becoming a Master Teacher. Have you ever asked yourself if you exemplify the qualities of being a "Student-Centered Teacher" and if so what are they? The author states that there are six sure signs of being one.

1. Search for student gifts, talents and potential. Do you frequently look for and see more in students than they see in themselves or than their parents see in them? When we constantly look for talents, gifts and hidden potential in our students, we are being a student-centered teacher.

2. When students don't learn, do you make it a professional practice to find out why and change the situation? We should seek to overcome the barriers against learning and be commited to see that all students find success in learning.

3. Do you employ and adjust teaching strategies in response to what a student needs rather than how you like to teach? Modifying, customizing, and personalizing your lesson plans are vital in being a student-centered teacher.

4. Always look for opportunities to teach. An observation, an insight, a newly discovered interest, or even a current event can be the stimulus for the student-centered teacher.

5. Does your greatest joy come in the succes of your students? When this aspect of student-centeredness is at the core of our work, students know it. They see us among their greatest advocates, fans, and resources.

6. Are you surprised or disappointed when you hear collegues place limits on what they are willing to do to ensure that students learn? Our first concern should be how students will be affected and how we can enhance learning opportunities for them, not whether it is convenient or easy for us.

Remember the strength of our impact is determined by our focus on and commitment to students. When students understand that we know them, believe in them, are committed to them and see our success intertwined with their success, there is almost no limit to what can be accomplished together.

LET'S ALL STRIVE TO BECOME STUDENT-CENTERED TEACHERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE...

Never Give Up!
Victoria

1 comment:

garyb said...: Great teachers just seem to know it is all about the student. Thanks for all the work you put into this blog. It is a constant reminder to me of what is important.; October 18, 2007 at 11:05:00 PM EDT