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I still love this so much, Jeanette! Thanks so much for coming to #TMMQ (:

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Always be yourself because your students can see right though you. Show them who you are and that you are also learning. Encourage them to ask lots of questions and let them know that you don't always have the answers. Students learn best from the teachers they connect with so trust in the power of relationships;not only with your students but also with their parents and your colleagues. Learn with

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http://currentsofmyriver.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/belief-presentation-at-tmmq-from-prac.html?m=1 my blog post on BELIEF from the Teachmeet Macquarie presentation #tmmq Believe in the power of networks. Believe in teachmeets! Believe in helping each other. Believe in a challenge. Believe in the importance of modelling learning. Believe in your students.

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After 14 years of teaching I can most truly attest that you never stop learning. Don't ever pretend to know the answer or speak with authority if you are uncertain. Be honest and say that you will find out. There is no way that you can know absolutely everything. Modelling for students, how best to find an answer will equip them with important skills. Furthermore, as other wonderful educators have said here - align yourself with the positive, energetic teachers on staff. Those who are negative and jaded will sap your energy. It is easy to be sucked into their malaise, but remember, that their issues and experiences are not yours. You don't need to hold grudges that are not your own. There is nothing more inspiring, refreshing and wonderful as a teacher who is passionate about their subject area, their craft. Be that teacher. Finally and I believe most importantly, teaching is relational. It's all about relationships. Learn to build positive relationships with staff, students and parents and you will gain so much from this profession. Maintain the dignity of the person in every circumstance, no matter how challenging it may become. Integrity is crucial. So is a sense of humour. All the best!

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Be open to the idea that teachers are learners. Seek out positive role models and talk to them about what you do and what they do .be adventurous, trust your instincts, think about how you used to feel in a classroom and what made you feel comfortable. Believe in the capabilities of everyone in your class but understand everyone is different and therefore they will not all offer the same response to a task you set.Be honest and be true to yourself - a fake is easy to spot , a genuine individual can be respected. Realise you have to earn respect and trust you cannot expect it. Transfer the love and excitement learning offers you to your class. If you are not excited by what you are doing ,you class won't be either.

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Find your own style. Success comes in 'cans' - not 'can'ts'. In terms of classroom management, don't ask questions. For example, don't say 'can you hand out the work books? Always use 'I need you to' with pupils. For example, 'I need you to hand out the work books'.

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Seek out the positive go-getters in your workplace & ignore the whingers.

Find a way to connect with every student- even the challenging ones! We never know how their day at home has started. You might just be the best thing in their day.

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Never close yourself off to the possibility of change. Be adaptable. Make mistakes. Laugh. Cry. Learn.

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Be prepared to UNLEARN!! Do not try to mimic someone else's teaching style ... BE YOURSELF!

Really get to know the whole child/student - not just how they learn, but find out what is going on at home, their interests, etc. and be sure to intergate this into your teaching practice.

If you don't LOVE teaching, find something else to do - students and colleagues will pick up on it and you will be miserable.

Have fun ... be creative ... be a little crazy ... take risks ... but most importantly learn to laugh, don't take yourself too seriously, and enjoy yourself!

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In my opinion, successful teachers are those who build relationships. Get to know the kids in your class and let them get to know you. Also do not be afraid to let them see you fail and learn from your mistakes. You will become real to them and then they will learn to take risks too.

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Be humble. You'll make a ton of mistakes, even if you're great. The ability to apologize and even be vulnerable is a point of strength. Be faithful. It takes a long time to get where you want to be. Be courageous. You will have great ideas and often meet resistance. Do what's right anyway.

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Be prepared to take risks, make mistakes and fail sometimes. So long as you model how to deal with making mistakes and failure, your students will learn it too. They need to  know that it's worth taking risks as learners, taking on tasks that are challenging to them rather than what they know they can already do.

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Think seriously about your passion(s) and convey those to the students in your classroom. Show them why you are so passionate about these things and encourage the same of them. Give of yourself and encourage them to do the same. Authentic, real people who share life experience are what young people need in schools not dictators.

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Looking forward to hearing all your amazing talks this afternoon!
They will be GOLD for all of us pre-service teachers. Thank you for taking the time to support us on our journeys.

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Project confidence, be yourself, be prepared to throw the lesson plan out the window.

Ask 2 fewer how questions and 2 more why questions.

Student show be working (learning) harder than you.

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Denyse Whelan... K-6 principal (ret) shares 10 Golden Rules when you get a teaching job in a new school... Mind you.. There'll be many more than 10! My list is going up as a handout later! 

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Denyse Whelan... K-6 principal (ret) shares 10 Golden Rules when you get a teaching job in a new school... Mind you.. There'll be many more than 10! My list is going up as a handout later! 

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Have a sense of humour. Think like a 21st C learner because you are one! Never forget the reason you became a teacher in the first place and how much of a role model you are to your students. Make your students see that you are human too. Don't fear mistakes, fear not trying something new. Make sure you have a PLN to support and collaborate with and always reflect on your experiences. By giving yourself opportunities to grow and learn, you give your students an opportunity to do the same.

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@hbailie Always be a learner first and teacher second

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Looking forward to sharing "Belief" with you today.

Believe in daring, in challenge, in curiosity, in discovery.

Believe we never stop learning. Believe that if a lesson isn't going to plan; you can stop and change it/adapt it. Believe that telling is not teaching. Believe in TRYING. Believe in action. Believe in being PROACTIVE. Believe in relationships. Believe in good times and learning is amazing!  Presentation will be on blog soon.

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