I believe a good teacher consists of patience and understanding, not to be confused with a push over! We all know we are not just educators. We are mentors and parents and much more. Everyday when we walk thru our classroom doors we don't know what the day holds. What situation we will have to overcome that day. We must be ready for anything. We are not to let our emotions show because someone is ALWAYS watching us.
I also believe diversity in teaching methods create a great teacher. Every student learns differently and we must be prepared for this. What works for one student may not for the rest of the class. We must use several different teaching methods in order to give every student the ability to learn the curriculum at hand. Teaching is not an easy profession but it is very rewarding. Not everyone is cut out for it, but those of us who are must do our best to give every student what they need!
I agree. Varying teaching methods allows for the student to absorb the curriculum in many ways. This can only reinforce the lesson. with that being said, hopefully engage every student. Which is ultimately, our goal in CTAE. To create an interest in our feild of expertise.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with the various teaching methods which engage different students in different ways which helps alot in the various public safety programs that is taught. When students exit our program and become successful back at their home school it was worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteI agree that we never know what we will get when the bell rings & students come into our rooms. All our lesson plans can go out the window and we need to adjust- with patience & understanding. This, I find is the hard part, not to let it get personal, but continue to have learning going on.
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