I have always heard other teachers say that a key component of being a good teacher is being a flexible one and be able to think quick on your feet. If you can expect the unexpected in a way then you will be able to become a great teacher. I know plans never go exactly as planned (at least in my case) so being able to handle sudden changes seems like a necessity that I will need to become good at. Plans can be interrupted by personal tragedy, public tragedy, injury, sickness, emergency drills, etc.
I also learned that when a student walks into my classroom they are looking for more than just an educator sometimes. In certain cases they are looking for a supportive adult system, acceptance, and guidance for some examples. Even students with good parents, teachers are still large role models for their communities. Treat all students with fairness and positivity. Listen and learn about your students and give advice and become a students' role model because that could make a dramatic difference in their life. Positive relationships between teachers and their students can create good fuel for motivation to do work. Also, harvesting a good atmosphere where students feel comfortable in the classroom setting makes a positive learning environment and makes students more apt to work harder. My favorite quote of this chapter was on page 22 “ Learning happens within students, not to them.” You can teach all day long, but if you are not making that special connection with a students and their learning abilities then it is a days work wasted.
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