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"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." - Albert Einstein
A student recently asked me what inspired me to become a teacher. I reflect that an acrostic of the word “Inspiration” can describe my role as an educator in the classroom:
Innovator
Nurturer
Safe
Prepared
Individualistic
Respectful
Advocate
Trustworthy
Integrative
Observer
Network
Innovator:
- Utilizing technology in the classroom
- Challenging myself in order to encourage my students
- Thinking of new ideas and ways to educate my students
- Taking learning beyond the classroom
Nurturer:
- Inspiring my students to believe in their own abilities
- Believing that all students are capable of learning
- Fostering students ideas
- Praising and encouraging as they continue to build their self-esteem
Safe:
- Creating an environment where all students have a voice
- Maintaing an environment where students feel safe to share ideas and free from harm
- Allowing students the freedom to explore and be free from judgment
Prepared:
- Creating lesson plans prior to teaching
- Flexibility in how the lesson is executing
- Modifying plans as needed to meet the needs of my students
Individualistic:
- Learn about my students and their interests, both inside and outside of the classroom
- Promote the acceptance of diversity
- Differentiate instruction to ensure that each student is challenged
Respectful:
- Creating a reciprocal relationship between my students and myself
- Model how to treat others with respect
- Extend respect to administation, colleagues, and parents
Advocate:
- Listening to the needs and concerns of my students
- Speaking for my students when they are unable to do so for themselves
- Making their safety both inside and outside of the school community a priority
Trustworthy:
- Ensuring that my students feel safe to communicate with me
- Creating a reciprocal relationship of trust between my students and myself
- Establishing clear expectations of my students
Integrative:
- Combining core subjects to improve skills
- Connecting core subjects to the arts
- Collaborating with the community to further knowledge beyond the classroom
Observer:
- Analyze my students' progress and skill levels
- Learn from my colleagues
- Investigate ways to connect with the community
Network:
- Collaborate with colleagues on best pratices and lesson plans
- Maintain memberships in professional organizations
- Connect with parents
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