Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Parenting and Being a Role Model

An Effective Teacher is a stand-in parent during the course of the school day and becomes a reproducible role model for the students. Teachers teach more than the academic curriculum, they must be encouragers, have a listening ear, be a caring friend and an example of good character.

The Effective Teacher is a support parent to their students and often provides for them what they do not obtain at home. The personal time and tutorials which contribute to academic growth; the life discussions which aids in making proper decision; and the compassionate correction which keeps students on the correct path all are a part of teacher quasi-parenting. As a role model, students obtain additional examples of matured character that is worth emulating. They see the commitment of the coaches to their athletes, how the band director works effortlessly to assist with acquiring instruments and how the science teacher spends extra time to prepare students for the science fair. Parenting and being a Role Model, This is all a part of being an Effective Teacher. 

A poignant article on the value of teachers being role models.

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