TLAP: Enthusiasm by https://padlet.com/tbowers5/gvovvrw7u3mx Dave says, "I believe excellence as a teacher starts with having a passion for what you do in life, and is driven home with your enthusiasm." Thoughts on this chapter? Post and respond to others. en-us 2017-03-13 13:32:24 UTC 2017-03-16 17:26:52 UTC hello@padlet.com enthusiasm but weak technique > brilliant technique but just punching the clock tbowers5 https://padlet.com/tbowers5/gvovvrw7u3mx/wish/159666337 Dave says this on page 66. Totally agree. Enthusiasm can make up for a  lot. As Dave says, enthusiasm is contagious.]]> 2017-03-13 13:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tbowers5/gvovvrw7u3mx/wish/159666337 And reassurance after the gut check... mzwyer https://padlet.com/tbowers5/gvovvrw7u3mx/wish/160511363 Part of teaching is performing. And while we need to give our all to each new class, we can fake the enthusiasm if we have to. ]]> 2017-03-16 13:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tbowers5/gvovvrw7u3mx/wish/160511363 I am honest with the kids when it is a difficult area of learning or specific chapter or section....or maybe not my favorite but I still do the dog and pony show. And sometimes when I have been out on calls all night or sick or just not 110% upbeat the kids understand and are forgiving I guess. It doesn't happen often but they know that is the real world part. I love when their enthusiasm if obvious and contagious with their class as well. https://padlet.com/tbowers5/gvovvrw7u3mx/wish/160605051 2017-03-16 17:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tbowers5/gvovvrw7u3mx/wish/160605051