Disrespectful behavior...as a teacher, it is frustrating, yet it occurs almost every day. I know that everything I do in the classroom has the potential to either raise or deflate the child. I have a choice as to how I will behave. Disrespectful behavior is another opportunity for me to build a relationship with the child and help him or her to grow in his/her emotional and social intelligence. By using steps similar to conflict resolution, I give the child the opportunity to own his/her behavior, see how it affects others, and have a plan in place if the child is in a similar situation in the future. I read this post by John T. Spencer this morning, and was reminded once again that I teach children, not curriculum.
Education Rethink (John T. Spencer): A Sustainable Start: Actually, It Is Personal:
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
My Sister Made Me Do It!
July 16, 2011
I swear I'm telling the truth this time (unlike all those childhood squabbles). It's been barely a month since I've made the leap into social media, and I have to admit that I'm hooked. I resisted for far too long with the usual excuses ... I don't have time, I can hardly keep up my own life so why would I want to know what someone else is doing, and so on. But my sister Susan (@susangunelius) persisted and won me over. She's a social media and branding expert and obviously has an abundance of patience for newcomers.
On Twitter, I found a visionary group of educators and leaders who have opened my eyes to the possibilities in education. My knowledge of technology in education has grown by leaps and bounds, and I can't wait to get back to school to put these ideas into practice. Professional development is always at my fingertips.
Susan's persistence paid off, and I have reaped the benefits. Now it's my turn to be persistent.
July 16, 2011
I swear I'm telling the truth this time (unlike all those childhood squabbles). It's been barely a month since I've made the leap into social media, and I have to admit that I'm hooked. I resisted for far too long with the usual excuses ... I don't have time, I can hardly keep up my own life so why would I want to know what someone else is doing, and so on. But my sister Susan (@susangunelius) persisted and won me over. She's a social media and branding expert and obviously has an abundance of patience for newcomers.
On Twitter, I found a visionary group of educators and leaders who have opened my eyes to the possibilities in education. My knowledge of technology in education has grown by leaps and bounds, and I can't wait to get back to school to put these ideas into practice. Professional development is always at my fingertips.
Susan's persistence paid off, and I have reaped the benefits. Now it's my turn to be persistent.
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