Being a Dynamic Teacher

It is so important for teachers, especially elementary school teachers, to be dynamic in the classroom. Being a dynamic teacher means that the teacher moves around the classroom while they talk. It means that they do fun and exciting activities with the students on a regular basis. The dynamic teacher always shows great enthusiasm for the concepts they are teaching so the students might also show the same enthusiasm. Dynamic teachers make class so interesting that the students will want to pay attention. I have had many dynamic professors in college and it made a huge difference in how well I did in the class. If this can help college students it will definitely help students in elementary schools.

Learning Works Both Ways

In the teacher-student relationship I believe that teachers have as much to learn from their students as they have to learn from us. Students can surprise teachers with new ideas, new solutions to a problem, or new ways of explaining things. Teachers should always have open ears and listen to what the students have to say. Also while the students are learning, teachers can be learning from other sources as well. There are so many conferences and workshops for teachers. These are crucial for learning new teaching techniques and tools.

Working with Diverse Students

It is so important that we consider our diverse students when we make our lesson plans. As we all know, not everyone learns the same. It is our job as teachers to make sure that students of all learning styles and all backgrounds can take something away from our lessons. We cannot just use power point and lecture all the time. There are so many ways that we can reach out to our diverse students, there is no excuse for them not to get a good education. I will make it my mission as a teacher to make my lessons work for all of my students.

Creating a Classroom Community

I believe that creating a classroom community is one of the most important things we can do as teachers. Creating a classroom community means that every student feels safe and welcome. Every student should feel like they have friends in the class when they come to school. Creating a classroom community is not only great for the students but also beneficial to the teacher. If students feel safe they will be more willing to volunteer and answer questions. If all the students are involved so many great ideas will be expressed. Also students will remember the class for years to come.

I Love Technology!

I love using technology! I think it is so much fun learning about new technology. I think it is so important that we as teachers show our students new technology and show them how to use it. This will prepare them to function in the real world where they will face technology everyday. I do not understand teachers who do not want to use technology in their classrooms. Technology can be a great help to teachers and can even help lighten some of the workload.

I'm very open minded

I'm very willing to try new things, especially new classroom techniques, technologies, ect. I'm also willing to take suggestions and criticism. I think it's very important to listen to the people around me and use what they say to better myself.