Being an effective teacher requires character, as this helps to develop trust with the students. Character is the role which does not change; it allows others to make decisions and be confident in the results that we will provide. This is the beginning of effective teaching. Students are asked to give their best even if they lack confidence and do not have interest, and as teachers we promise that the effort is worth it.
We provide encouragement and tell students we believe in them. Each word of affirmation and promise must be consistently reinforced in our continued interaction with the students; any deviation can lead to the student’s lack of trust with their teacher.
A teacher’s character must be more consistent than a student. The student responds to changes in their homes, among their peers, appearance and social interaction. However, as teachers, we must meet these changes with fixed, unwavering and unaltered character. Therefore, students will see they can always rely on their teacher to maintain a statue of healthy character.
Inspirational curriculum that promotes character building.
"Students are asked to give their best even if they lack confidence and do not have interest, and as teachers we promise that the effort is worth it."
ReplyDeleteIs this part of the problem, getting students through college in 4-5 years? Young people look around, see the economy, and no longer believe "that the effort is worth it"?