How often do teacher’s and parent’s refer to these phrases?
There is hope
claims Dr. Norman Doidges (Psychoanalyst) to rewire the brain. In his book,
“The Brain that Changes Itself”. He gives many real life examples of what
happens. Like a giant hard drive on a computer
that's capable of filing stuff randomly, any part of the brain, including left
and right hemispheres, can learn and unlearn. At times we have to disable parts
of our brain to establish new connections and that is where we take a new route
to overcome old tired procedures to begin again!
Remember the
successes you've had and expand on them. When you have samples of students work
try mentally to broaden what they've produced by being confident and not
fearful. Ask for student input keeping you the teacher and students on your
toes. Make learning more meaningful, more personal and fun.
Teaching in
isolation seems a ticket to burn-out. There is an inherent social nature to the
"act" of teaching; so it seems essential to have social interactions
outside the actual teaching act and a group of colleagues that support each
other in teaching. Seek them out.
Following
the most recent unrest in BC education you might want to work on
developing a new fresh agenda before the old becomes something you do by rote.
It takes character and focus.
Note: no
matter what the media or government officials say about educators, you are
involved in the most important work of our society. Remind yourself of that
fact!
Use new
material you can access by using the web or journals.
Here are some
sites:
Classroom
Leadership – Keeping me on my toes! - Barbara Weaver
Keeping
Teaching Fresh – A number of featured articles ASCD
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