"Good teachers are not just well-oiled machines. They are emotional, passionate beings who connect with their students and full their classes with pleasure, creativity, challenge and joy" (Hargreaves, 1998, p. 835).
This quote resonates with me, because an effective teacher not only has an understanding of how to teach, a knowledge of their students, an understanding of the curriculum and so much more... but it is an enthusiasm for teaching that brings the X-Factor to any classroom. I know I am more passionate and excited to teach than I have ever been.
Rita Pierson (2013) expresses that"teaching and learning should bring joy" and that "every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best they can possibly be".
How can I champion my students to bring out the best in them?
- build relationships
- know my students (needs, interests)
- respect their cultural heritages, languages, customs
- have high expectations
- be organised for learning
- be relevant, authentic
- be flexible
- be committed to ongoing learning
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