Advice to New Teachers

My advice to a new teacher would be associated with my above statement. I would strongly suggest to everyone that we build relationships with our students. I am talking about wholesome relationships full of honesty and trust. Teachers need to be seen outside their classrooms with their kids. It is awesome to go play a game of kickball with some 6th graders or to eat lunch with a few 8th graders, perhaps spend some conference time with a needy 7th grader. The kids love to see you at their sporting events and extra-curricular activities. You are indeed building an emotional bank account with these youngsters when you develop a healthy relationship. And, the benefit is enormorous because when we as teachers do make a mistake, the student is willing to forgive. New teachers, take some time each and every day to reflect. Look in the mirror! What adaptions need to happen for student success? Are my lessons relevent to the student? Finally, teach from the heart and not the textbook. Kids recongnize fakes immediately. They do know the difference. Teach within your comfort zone and have strong resistance of becoming a teacher puppet.

Ricky