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"The key really isn't to know 'WHAT' . The key is to know 'WHY' because when you know your 'WHY', you have options on what your 'WHAT' can be...when you know your 'WHY', your 'WHAT' has more impact because you're walking in or towards your purpose."
1) Who doesn't love having options in life??!!
2) Each of us has a purpose in this life; when we know WHY we are here, WHAT we do can be impactful for generations!

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"The WHAT has more impact when you know the WHY." I love this quote by Michael Jr. I have always been a WHY person, which leads me to my strategies used in my own classroom. Many times I always here the popular phrases from students, "What is this" or "Why do we have to do this". I believe they are entitled to know the WHY. Before lessons, I break down the standards with my students to provide them a better understanding of WHY they are learning a particular concept. In return, my students not only have options with the WHAT, but also a purpose to their WHY in learning!

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This is very true of art. There has been a shift from the modernist question, "what is art?" to the contemporary question, "What is art for?" In other words, why do we make art? What are we trying to say? What is our message and what method is best to communicate that message? What does art do for us, as artists? In art as well as learning, it is important to know the intent of your actions, for what purpose, and to what ends.

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My personal whys for many questions, not just education related, is because I can. Because I am able. Because if I can make a lasting difference in just one student's life, I will. Because, why not? Because life is short and I want to make the greatest impact that I can. Because if I don't, who will? Because I want to leave the world in a better place than when I came into it.

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"When you know your why, your what has more impact." So profound and yet it fits into all aspects of life, not just as educators.

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I took 2 parts from this....
As a personal reflection.....Why? What is my why to my what?  That's an ongoing thought that comes and goes. It's very discouraging when I can't find my why.  Thank you Angie for the introduction to Michael Jr:)  Then it also made me consider to explain the why to my students if I want to give them the understanding of why they are doing what they are doing.  Knowing the why to their what will help them.

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Without your WHY, WHAT are you doing?

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What a great example of showing when you know WHY you do something it holds more meaning! My WHY has always been to make my students be the best that they can be. Also, if you're able to explain why you're expecting something the students will be more receptive.

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What a great example of showing when you know WHY you do something it holds more meaning! My WHY has always been to make my students be the best that they can be. Also, if you're able to explain why you're expecting something the students will be more receptive.

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Rachel Massey

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I have always been a WHY person. I want to know why I have to do things that are required of me. I know that my WHAT is being a teacher, but my WHY has always and will forever be to help and inspire students to reach higher than they ever thought was possible.

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Margaret Gardner        It will help me explain why more to my students then just giving them the what we will do today.

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Margaret Gardner        It will help me explain why more to my students then just giving them the what we will do today.

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When you know "why" you are doing something rather than just "what" you are doing, you will make more of an impact. What you are doing will have more purpose if you understand why you are doing it! Loved this video!

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I feel that as educators we should be looking at the why question first and then think about the how. If we understand what we are supposed to be teaching our students, then we can figure out how we are going to do it. I feel these two questions go hand in hand.

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The standards tell us what to teach. If we know why we are teaching the standards, our lessons will be more effective. If we help our students to see why they are learning the standards it will take their understanding to a deeper level.

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When you know your why, the what has purpose or more meaing.   Educators have more of a buy in when they know the why (reason) for doing (what). When students know the why for learning, the what results are more meaningingful and there is a  higher level of engangement.

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I can relate to this video! As a teacher, I need to know why I am told to do things. It helps me become more invested.  I think about this when I am explaining the rules to my kids each year. I feel like they need to know that each rule has a specific reason why and I am not saying things just to tell them what to do. In my opinion this directly relates to teaching. Students will work harder and feel more invested if they know the why behind their work.

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This was a really cool example. If you know the "why" before the "what" our work can be more effective

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*I was focused on "Why?" am I doing the "What, I am doing."  As educators we need to make sure we know "why" we are doing something so that the "what" we are doing is engaging and impacting the "who" we are doing it for. :)
*I have often said as educators as long as we know why our leaders need us to do something new or different we will do what they ask because we have a sense of understanding.

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Nice example of knowing WHY, should drive all instruction before we choose the What,

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Powerful example of how knowing your WHY can change your WHAT in a more meaningful way!

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We can all perform the "what" of teaching all day long... it can almost become second nature.  That is why it is so critical to remember the "why!"  It is the "why" that makes our teaching effective, passionate, and meaningful.

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As educators, we begin everyday with a clear

understanding as to why this day matters to our

students. We know what we are teaching and why it isimportant. We have a deep genuine passion for our students

growth and their development. However, our greatest joy comes

when we guide our students on a path to finding their own passion

that inspires and helps them find their own why.

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Knowing the difference between the "what" and the "why" is essential when teaching a child. Not just to tell them "what" they need to learn, but also to make the "why" meaningful.

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That was thought provoking! Just teaching the student what they are teaching provides very little meaning for the students, but providing the why expands their understanding and outlook. The "why" gives them a purpose to achieve more.

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Bringing back the Why!

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Tonya Gent                    So if I tell a child why he is learning a particular concept he will perform (do the what) with purpose and the learning will be more meaningful.   And of course those around him will celebrate. :-) 

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Tonya Gent                    So if I tell a child why he is learning a particular concept he will perform (do the what) with purpose and the learning will be more meaningful.   And of course those around him will celebrate. :-) 

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Understanding WHY gives greater purpose to your WHAT.  As an educator WHAT do I want? I want for each of my students to learn and grow. But WHY do I want it? This is the piece that pushes me as an educator.  This is the core of who I am as a teacher and my philosophy of education. I care about children. I want them to feel loved, thrive to be driven leaders, be prepared for their future.

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Our WHY defines our WHAT to give us our purpose to be effective in what we do so that we can inspire little minds.

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WHY gives you purpose. WHY gives you effectiveness. WHY gives your WHAT an impactful meaning.

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When I know my WHY I can use my WHAT to obtain it. If there is no statement of purpose/reason for being there can be no medium for it to show through and resonate with others. The purpose is what makes the journey.

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When you know your WHY, your WHAT will have more impact because you will be moving toward your purpose. If you don't have a WHY, you won't have "buy in" and you won't have direction.

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It is very important to find the why before we determine the what. When you know the WHY, the purpose becomes greater than just knowing the WHAT.

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Please click on anywhere in padlet to provide your reflection: Make sure you write your name so know you did your homework!                                                                                                                                                                       Participants will review the Michael Jr. video on finding your why. Participants will reflect on their own why and the reading of the section in Failure is Not an Option related to Courageous Leadership.

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Please click on anywhere in padlet to provide your reflection: Make sure you write your name so know you did your homework!                                                                                                                                                                       Participants will review the Michael Jr. video on finding your why. Participants will reflect on their own why and the reading of the section in Failure is Not an Option related to Courageous Leadership.

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When our WHY comes before our WHAT we will be able to follow our true purpose and passion and that will attract other people who are seeking the answer to the same WHY along the way.

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When our WHY comes before our WHAT we will be able to follow our true purpose and passion and that will attract other people who are seeking the answer to the same WHY along the way.

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Nevena