A big thing that I like about teaching is that things are always changing and no one ever “masters” it. The readings touched on that by saying that it’s like a carrot dangling from a string in front of your face, just out of reach. I have always felt this way and the Collins readings put into words really well. It’s not just the students that are learning, the teachers have to be learning as well. Our attitude towards learning affects how our students feel about learning.
The classroom should be a safe environment for taking risks. Teachers may not think that what they say to their students sticks with them, but I can remember incidents as far back as pre-school being scolded by the teacher. I think it might have something to do with my hesitance to participate in class for fear of getting a wrong answer or feeling self conscious in front of my peers. By creating a “community” feel in the classroom students will feel comfortable instead of afraid.
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