Teachers: The Character Role Models
“I think one of the strongest lessons that I’ve learned…is that we are the text that we teach, and that the first thing that--and probably the primary thing—that people will take away from their interactions with us is us, and how we interact with them. And the integrity, the consistency, the values that we portray and that we live are the most potent lesson that we have. (Focus Group, KRS, 2/2004) (Ronfeldt & Grossman 6)
I believe that this entire quote; most importantly the bold portion is an extremely true and often overlooked factor in teaching and delivery of information. I’ve found in my placements that the level and quality of learning is increased when the students’ feel that they can make a positive connection with the teacher. If a teacher is performing a lesson; the key to it all is knowing their audience.
Based on my own observations – I’ve found a lot of people plan their lessons based on making the bottom line about content and how they are going to make the students learn what they want them to learn successfully. Of course, that is important; however, I find that all of the extra things you plan for are just as important or perhaps more so. Planning the line of questioning you are going to employ or the examples you are going to use or how you are going to get the students’ attention and keep that day are integral questions one must ask during planning.
A teacher who finds a way to know their class and become charismatic in a way that the students’ can relate to and enjoy will have a far easier time relaying the information they want to relay.
K.D.
Ronfeldt, M., & Grossman, P. (2008). Becoming a professional: Experimenting with possible selves in professional preparation. Teacher Education Quarterly, 35(3), Summer, 41-60.
I believe that this entire quote; most importantly the bold portion is an extremely true and often overlooked factor in teaching and delivery of information. I’ve found in my placements that the level and quality of learning is increased when the students’ feel that they can make a positive connection with the teacher. If a teacher is performing a lesson; the key to it all is knowing their audience.
Based on my own observations – I’ve found a lot of people plan their lessons based on making the bottom line about content and how they are going to make the students learn what they want them to learn successfully. Of course, that is important; however, I find that all of the extra things you plan for are just as important or perhaps more so. Planning the line of questioning you are going to employ or the examples you are going to use or how you are going to get the students’ attention and keep that day are integral questions one must ask during planning.
A teacher who finds a way to know their class and become charismatic in a way that the students’ can relate to and enjoy will have a far easier time relaying the information they want to relay.
K.D.
Ronfeldt, M., & Grossman, P. (2008). Becoming a professional: Experimenting with possible selves in professional preparation. Teacher Education Quarterly, 35(3), Summer, 41-60.