Field Trip: Barb and
Lois Q&A
Attended: 12-4-2013
The one thing that I have been consistently considering from
Barb’s talk is the idea of being “that one teacher” for my students. I am wondering about the inverse ratio. In other words, for my students – do I am aim
to be that one for them all? Or, do I am
aim to find those that need “that one” and then be “that one”? Also, how does
all of this fit in with the idea of each of us being authentic?
Part of my concern is that I naturally, in the classroom and
perhaps overall in life, may come off as harsh to my students. Therefore, maybe I give off a vibe that I do
not like, respect or appreciate them as people.
However, my authentic self truly does care about them, respect them, and
expect big things of them.
Along these same lines, I am reflecting on what I can be to
be the teacher that changes the course for my students. Obviously, Barb would say “be authentic” –
but I am trying to consider how much I that I do now in actuality. This is something I will have to continue to reflect on.
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