One of my past teachers posted this link and I was amazed at how closely this article fit with our in class discussion today!
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/lori-gard/students_b_4422603.html
While I encourage you to skim and read it for yourself, I will tell you that the gist of it revolves around teacher and student interactions.
This quote captures the main idea of the author:
"And as I looked at you there wearing all that worry under all that strain, I said it's about being there for your kids.
Because at the end of the day, most students won't remember what
amazing lesson plans you've created. They won't remember how organized
your bulletin boards are. How straight and neat are the desk rows. No, they'll not remember that amazing decor you've designed. But they will remember you"
I found this article interesting and I hope that you do too!
Feel free to comment and raise any questions, concerns or different opinions!
I have to say, one of my biggest fears about my first year of teaching is the stress and being overwhelmed with all the expectations. Sure we are taught how to write lesson plans, but we are not taught how to read our students and control our anxiety. That was an amazing article that really calms the nerves of a new teacher.
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