Secrets for Secondary School Teachers by Kottler Jeffrey A. Kottler Ellen Kottler Cary J

Author:Kottler, Jeffrey A., Kottler, Ellen, Kottler, Cary J. [Kottler, Jeffrey A., Kottler, Ellen, Kottler, Cary J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2014-12-31T14:00:00+00:00

ATTITUDE AND VALUES

Beginning teachers often get caught up in collecting specific techniques and exercises and supposedly foolproof lesson plans. You can’t prevent boredom and conduct interesting classes simply by memorizing a series of activities that have worked for others.

As we say throughout this book, the specifics of what you do are not as important as your general attitude and basic values. If you believe that learning should be fun as well as hard work, that humor and play are important parts of school, then boredom can be kept at bay. The elements of surprise, laughter, spontaneity, variability, and high energy can be customized to fit your unique personality and teaching style. The key is to engage the learner by doing anything and everything you can think of.

If you develop solid relationships with your students, and create an open classroom environment, you will find that your mistakes and miscalculations will be forgiven. You don’t have to pick the perfect activity or classroom lesson and expect it to work flawlessly every time. Sometimes, you will find that you have to try two, three, or even more different structures before you find something that really engages your students. The key factor is to give yourself permission to be playful and spontaneous and surprising. Learning need not be considered drudgery. If you expect your classroom to be spirited and interesting and exciting, then you can help make it so.

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