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I do not know how many of the people on this website are teachers, but I have some opinions based on experience.
Remember to love your students. No matter how disrespectful or unappealing a student is, love him or her. All students want (especially middle school students) are to be loved.
Remember to never give up on a student. Yes, it took me 3 months to get a difficult student to do work, but he finally did it without copying and had all the answers correct. I am the only teacher he has done work for so far this year. Be positive. Be creative. Be flexible.Be firm. Be patient and kind.
RESPECT RESPECT RESPECT your students. If you want respect, give respect. This connects with love and care.
Get to know your students. How they learn, what their interest are, and KNOW THEIR HOME LIFE.
The parents do not hide their "good" children at home. They are sending you the best they have. Plus, your first contact with a parent should NOT be negative.
Remember you are a role model. Even though you cannot speak about God or religion in public school, they can still tell if you are a Christian or not by the way you act.
Let your students know your classroom rules and standards on the very first day of class. This sets the tone for the rest of the school year.
And try not to take your home problems and emotions to school. The students have enough problems and don't need yours too. Even though your dog chewed up your very shoes, your husband didn't notice your new hairstyle, or your children would not stop arguing this morning, and you have to find money out of nowhere to pay bills, it should all disappear when you walk through the school doors and a smile should be one your face. Your smile may be the only one a child gets that day.
This is not a lecture but tips. I would love to hear some tips from other people (teachers or not).
Remember to love your students. No matter how disrespectful or unappealing a student is, love him or her. All students want (especially middle school students) are to be loved.
Remember to never give up on a student. Yes, it took me 3 months to get a difficult student to do work, but he finally did it without copying and had all the answers correct. I am the only teacher he has done work for so far this year. Be positive. Be creative. Be flexible.Be firm. Be patient and kind.
RESPECT RESPECT RESPECT your students. If you want respect, give respect. This connects with love and care.
Get to know your students. How they learn, what their interest are, and KNOW THEIR HOME LIFE.
The parents do not hide their "good" children at home. They are sending you the best they have. Plus, your first contact with a parent should NOT be negative.
Remember you are a role model. Even though you cannot speak about God or religion in public school, they can still tell if you are a Christian or not by the way you act.
Let your students know your classroom rules and standards on the very first day of class. This sets the tone for the rest of the school year.
And try not to take your home problems and emotions to school. The students have enough problems and don't need yours too. Even though your dog chewed up your very shoes, your husband didn't notice your new hairstyle, or your children would not stop arguing this morning, and you have to find money out of nowhere to pay bills, it should all disappear when you walk through the school doors and a smile should be one your face. Your smile may be the only one a child gets that day.
This is not a lecture but tips. I would love to hear some tips from other people (teachers or not).
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