Everyone has an opinion…
Everyone has gone to school and therefore believes they know how teachers should teach… but as we go out to get full time jobs we need to start thinking, what are the things we need to remember in order to be a good teacher…
So how about we start a blog where all our friends can get together and talk about random strategies… no need… Division 42 has already done this for us… Division 42’s Topic for one day was Teaching… “Guest Writer Really ~ Teachers” believes the key ingredient for a teacher is to be yourself… and asked for others’ opinions…
Some responses given included;
- Don’t to try beat them at their own game. It will only encourage them and others to keep going.
- “When it comes time to having your own lessons, besides being yourself, the next key elements you need to bring to the room are meaningful and relevant lessons… I cannot overstate the importance of those two words.”
- Don’t be afraid to admit you’ve made an error
- Don’t be lazy when it comes to setting exams, assignments etc – construct questions that are relevant
- Challenge and engage them with something different
- never be afraid to have fun in the classroom
- Teach the behaviour you want
- Create an intimate space
- Eyeballthem
- Some education authorities suggest that children remember;
20% of what they hear
30% of what they see
50% of what they see AND hear
70% of what THEY say {this one makes me giggle
}
90% of what they do
… plan your lessons accordingly, and you will create meaningful and relevant lessons
Some great feedback Division 42 – Thanks! 
Now we just need to implement it into our schools!!!
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