Stoking the Fires Within

Meet Me In The Middle: Chapter 1

Abstract:

Chapter one makes you look at yourself and how you feel that you will be as a teacher. It talks about what good teachers do. It makes you think about if you can handle what your about to take on. It’s a great first chapter to a teaching book. When you listen, use differentiated instruction, and care/ are passionate about your students can lead you to be a good teacher. Attitudes and communication are so important.

Reflection:

“Teachers can instruct by what they are more than by what they say” (page 3). Teachers have to live what they teach or they are not setting a good example for their students. “Good teachers came prepared to enlighten their students” (page 3). I feel that this is something that I am going to strive for in my teaching every day. On page 4 it mentions how teachers should “...admit mistakes and make it safe for students to admit theirs” which I feel is very hard to do, but learning it early is a good thing. “Educational systems are people centered. Survival in this world requires good people skills. Positive attitudes can change the world...” and thats what I hope to do. I feel that I am people centered, a positive attitude, and good people skills.