I am seeing a huge difference in my classes. I am using most of the techniques gained through NTI. I feel that the consistancy of format has calmed the classes. The students know what to expect and appreciate that. I have mastered keeping a rythm in my classes. The rythm changes on a daily basis, some days may be at a faster pace than others. However, I believe that is what keeps the students enthusiastic.
I am now handling disruption and chaos with an ease. I realize I can not change the school's schedule of events. For example, a fire drill at the end of a class period. I can only do my best to close up the lab and proceed to designated spot. I have learned to roll with the puches a little more gracefully.
I can only hope with each passing year that I am able to master a little more. I can see a huge difference from the first semester teaching till now.
Hi, Aimee - very insightful post, especially about format consistency, change of pace, and calmness - sounds like master teacher traits to me - keep it up!
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Thanks,
Ron
I believe we have to take things one day at a time. The techniques we use today may be useless tomorrow. I agree we have learned so many good ways to handle different situations that given any circumstance we could reach into our new bag of tricks and pull out an ace to win the hand. Every day is going to be different and we will always continue to have to go and pull out another way to deal with new students and change when the students we have figure out what we are doing. But we will always have the upper hand if we just stick to the techniques that we have and not let the students use them on us.
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