https://padlet.com/sted0179/yt44mbtpra9x4krx en-us 2023-08-24 15:24:59 UTC 2023-09-06 03:44:45 UTC hello@padlet.com sted0179 https://padlet.com/sted0179/yt44mbtpra9x4krx/wish/2684236604 I believe building a relationship with your students is necessary in order to really make an impact on their lives. Students are much more likely to learn, and enjoy learning, from a teacher they know and love, then from a teacher who they don't like. Some of my favorite teachers were ones who emphasized with us and related to us in especially in difficult assignments, but who also pushed us to higher standards. One of my favorite teachers always believed in us, which made me want to do my best because I had a relationship with her and she believed in me. Teachers can be spiritual fathers and mothers, but only through forming relationships. This could look like checking in with students individually and periodically, or being intentional about playing games with your class that builds relationships. Teachers must be relatable! ]]> 2023-09-05 04:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sted0179/yt44mbtpra9x4krx/wish/2684236604 sted0179 https://padlet.com/sted0179/yt44mbtpra9x4krx/wish/2685613948 Especially for elementary school ages children, I believe routine is necessary. Kids thrive on routine because they know what to expect and what's coming. Norms and routines are important in classrooms because it will make learning easier. Kids will be prepared and in the  right mindset to learn when they know it is coming. For elementary students norms could look like doing each subject in the same order each day, and beginning the day with prayer, weather, and a song. In contrast, in high school I think variety can be better. High school students need classes to be mixed up sometimes in order to stay engaged, so routines are not quite as important. Norms, on the other hand, are essential. A teacher must set expectations and norms at the beginning of a school year in order to gain respect and confidence from their students. Students need to know what is expected of them and the standard they need to meet so that they can aim high and grow throughout the school year.]]> 2023-09-05 22:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sted0179/yt44mbtpra9x4krx/wish/2685613948 sted0179 https://padlet.com/sted0179/yt44mbtpra9x4krx/wish/2685640349 As humans, we need accountability in order to become better individuals and versions of ourselves. As students, we have our teachers to push us, and in the workplace our bosses push us. We all need good mentors in life to get better. Teachers need to interact with with older teachers who have been in the field longer in order to get good advice and see good examples. This could look like teachers being intentional about having set mentors who they can go to and ask questions, get advice, and learn from. ]]> 2023-09-05 23:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sted0179/yt44mbtpra9x4krx/wish/2685640349 sted0179 https://padlet.com/sted0179/yt44mbtpra9x4krx/wish/2685982304 Setting goals are essential. In order to get better at something, we must have visions for what we want our end goal to be. This is the case for all things, desires, and goals we have, but also is the case in teaching. A teacher must assess where her students are at at the beginning of a school year, and where she wants them to be at the end of the year. She needs to communicate her vision for her students, so that they are able to look back and see the progress they've made. We can all set goals, but we need to have a plan for how we will get to the end goal. A way teachers can actively incorporate the end goal into a classroom is through getting to certain checkpoints of the goal throughout the year. A practical way of doing this would be through literally drawing a map, and having stopping points, leading to the end goal. ]]> 2023-09-06 03:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sted0179/yt44mbtpra9x4krx/wish/2685982304