After reading the first 2 chapters, I'm glad to see from the beginning that the author recognizes the differences in teaching styles and personalities. I know the concrete structures that calm me would stiffle some of my fellow teachers and vice versa. Good teachers come in more than one personality type.
I have enjoyed reading the first 2 chapters of the book. I agree with the author when he says "It's people and not programs" that make effective teaching. I like that he says programs come and go, but people are the ones that have to adapt to change. I've been guilty of this myself when it came to using programs for my classroom.
I agree with you Ms. Estes, that it is the teacher that makes teaching effective. I also agree with you Ms. Holloway, that teachers have different teaching styles and certain programs work better than others for a teacher to be effective because it works better with that teacher's personality. On to chapter 3!
I have already given my highlighter a light workout! Great start!My two favorite quotes from the introduction are..."outstanding teachers can see things from their students'point of view" and "when great teachers say something, they mean it. They choose when and how to address a situation to achieve the effect they want." These are excellent things to ponder and learn by
I took particular notice on the first page when it said that great teachers learn what NOT to do from ineffective people. I have probably learned the most from the multitude of strategies, techniques, and grand plans that I personally have INEFFECTIVELY tried to implement.
In chapter one, Todd Whitaker writes that teaching is never a simple yes or no, bad or good, true or false. It is more like an open-ended essay exam. Very true words and thoughts indeed, in that each and every year students, their parents, plus a multitude of factors challenge and stretch us. There is never a dull moment, and always something to learn. This brings me to the self-refection statement, which I underlined. The ability to step back, take a deep breath, and perhaps see the situation from a different perspective (or should I say more rested perspective, now that summer is here!) is key to improving upon one's craft as a teacher. It is necessary in order to refresh and renew as well.
We are so excited to collaborate with DC teachers this summer! It is going to be an awesome book study!
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading the first 2 chapters, I'm glad to see from the beginning that the author recognizes the differences in teaching styles and personalities. I know the concrete structures that calm me would stiffle some of my fellow teachers and vice versa. Good teachers come in more than one personality type.
I have enjoyed reading the first 2 chapters of the book. I agree with the author when he says "It's people and not programs" that make effective teaching. I like that he says programs come and go, but people are the ones that have to adapt to change. I've been guilty of this myself when it came to using programs for my classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Ms. Estes, that it is the teacher that makes teaching effective. I also agree with you Ms. Holloway, that teachers have different teaching styles and certain programs work better than others for a teacher to be effective because it works better with that teacher's personality. On to chapter 3!
ReplyDeleteI have already given my highlighter a light workout! Great start!My two favorite quotes from the introduction are..."outstanding teachers can see things from their students'point of view" and "when great teachers say something, they mean it. They choose when and how to address a situation to achieve the effect they want."
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I took particular notice on the first page when it said that great teachers learn what NOT to do from ineffective people. I have probably learned the most from the multitude of strategies, techniques, and grand plans that I personally have INEFFECTIVELY tried to implement.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter one, Todd Whitaker writes that teaching is never a simple yes or no, bad or good, true or false. It is more like an open-ended essay exam. Very true words and thoughts indeed, in that each and every year students, their parents, plus a multitude of factors challenge and stretch us. There is never a dull moment, and always something to learn. This brings me to the self-refection statement, which I underlined. The ability to step back, take a deep breath, and perhaps see the situation from a different perspective (or should I say more rested perspective, now that summer is here!) is key to improving upon one's craft as a teacher. It is necessary in order to refresh and renew as well.
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