As far as the readings this week, I was both reminded and challenged. I was reminded of the importance of connecting with students. "They do not care how much you know until they know how much you care" is a saying that I kept reflecting on throughout each reading, video, sample page, etc. (I mentioned this on this week's VoiceThread.) In one of the readings we were prompted to once again reflect about a teacher that we had that we admired. I have always admired and learned the most from those that I felt were invested in me as an individual. I actually have categorized teachers into 2 categories most of my life. --- 1) Those who really care if I learn the content, and 2) Those who don't really care whether or not I learn the content. While my evaluations may not have always been spot on to the teachers' actual motivation, the feelings associated with my beliefs were true to me and impacted my investment in the course.
What do you want people to take away from your experience with you? I think about this question fairly often, and reflect on whether there is evidence of my desires in my life. I hope that the people I come into contact with, especially those I teach and coach, will say that I helped point them to Jesus, I cared for them as an individual, and I believed in them. While I continue to grow as a teacher, coach, husband, father, son, and neighbor I believe these 3 things are non-negotiable's that should flow through it all.
As far as a new idea that should and will be utilized in my classes is the practice of using students' work as a positive example in class. I point out examples in football meetings and practice often, but have not done this in my classes. This will be a good practice for me to adopt as it will encourage the student that is receiving the praise and show other students' in the class what is expected.
As far as a new idea that should and will be utilized in my classes is the practice of using students' work as a positive example in class. I point out examples in football meetings and practice often, but have not done this in my classes. This will be a good practice for me to adopt as it will encourage the student that is receiving the praise and show other students' in the class what is expected.
thanks Aaron,
ReplyDeleteTeaching online to a new generation of students seems to beg the questions: "how do we win their trust" and "what do they value"? I think by and large, the days are gone of just being really smart and having adoring student line up to learn from you even if you're jerk. Unless you're nationally known, you actually have to work to build relationships, establish rapport and put effort into engaging students on their terms. What do you think?
I completely agree, although, I do think competence is still highly valued by students/players. In my opinion, in order for your competency to yield the greatest results for the student/teacher relationship--- the stronger the student feels cared for the more potential impact there can be.
DeleteHow do you envision sharing positive examples of student work? Will you let people know whose work it is, or simply get permission from the student and then share the work anonymously?
ReplyDeleteI plan on requesting permission and then sharing their work with rest of class. My plan is to highlight the individual by name to the class, so they can receive the greatest degree of verbal affirmation. I do understand there are some potential drawbacks to this, but throughout the course I plan on learning more about each student and their motivations so I can use the best method for each student.
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