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re: Why was your favorite teacher/coach your favorite?
Posted on 5/4/23 at 7:47 am to Geert
Posted on 5/4/23 at 7:47 am to Geert
...my two favorite teachers (in HS and in undergrad) were excited about their classes. One taught English and one calculus... I will say that the power of a good teacher: my first attempt in college in calculus - I got an F ( it was a summer class and I started a week late. I showed up thinking it was day one but there was a test being given that day... But it didn't get any better after that). I retook the class, different Prof who just loved teaching that..he was from Nigeria and was excited. He explained the concept ls , how to think about it to understand what's happening...I got it. I got an 97 avg from that class I'm sure some made fun of him but to me....If it's not interesting to the teacher, who is paid to do it...why should I be ( especially if I don't see how it fits into my plans)
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Posted on 5/4/23 at 8:26 am to SuperOcean
If you're getting into education I've got a few tips for you. I'm finishing up year 16.
1. Before you can teach them anything your classroom atmosphere needs to be right. Some teachers are hardcore / no nonsense. Other teachers are way more laid back. The part that matches is that when it's go time there's procedures to get things started.
2. Get to know the kids. It doesn't take much to make a small connection. Are they band kids, what sports they play, or if they draw/sing.
3. Be patient. I'm currently teaching 175 students. Multiple have parents in jail, a few have lost family members, parents going through a divorce, and I'm at one of the best middle schools in the state (public).
4. Work with the faculty. A team is always better than doing everything yourself. We make our lesson plans together. Help set up labs. If someone is super busy I'll grab a lunch duty.
5. Be at events. The kids love when you show up to a game, music performance, or art show.
6. They will frustrate the living hell out of you. Parents can be a lot, and the state pushes themselves to make things difficult at times. It's totally worth it though.
1. Before you can teach them anything your classroom atmosphere needs to be right. Some teachers are hardcore / no nonsense. Other teachers are way more laid back. The part that matches is that when it's go time there's procedures to get things started.
2. Get to know the kids. It doesn't take much to make a small connection. Are they band kids, what sports they play, or if they draw/sing.
3. Be patient. I'm currently teaching 175 students. Multiple have parents in jail, a few have lost family members, parents going through a divorce, and I'm at one of the best middle schools in the state (public).
4. Work with the faculty. A team is always better than doing everything yourself. We make our lesson plans together. Help set up labs. If someone is super busy I'll grab a lunch duty.
5. Be at events. The kids love when you show up to a game, music performance, or art show.
6. They will frustrate the living hell out of you. Parents can be a lot, and the state pushes themselves to make things difficult at times. It's totally worth it though.
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