I’m not sure if I’ve said this before but whoever has said “Those who can, do.  Those who can’t, teach,” is either incredibly ignorant or … well not something nice.  Honestly, I can’t imagine a profession that requires more time.

I remember a plaque my mother used to have in the house that said, “A teacher’s work is never done, a teacher works from sun to sun.” I liked the rhyme but now I’m like, Umm, I didn’t realize how literal I could take that!

There are many trials in teaching, and dealing with them takes time.  How can I motivate this lesson? How can I engage the students? How can I fulfill affective goals for the students? … How do I teach again?

 

It is definitely interesting working through these trials sorta in a trial and error type of way.

Currently I’m seeking better ways of motivating lessons.  I’ve often just been teaching the students the material, without thinking of interesting pulls for them, or exciting real-world application, or engaging activities – all things that would cause the students to be interested in what they’re learning.  I can talk all I want about what I’d want to see in a teacher, but it is a whole different ball game actually carrying it out.

Many of my peers seem to be excelling in this, which I’m excited for them, but at the same time often frustrated – why do I feel stuck at a road block when it comes to motivation? When it comes to exciting tasks? Therefore, this is a trial I’m working to overcome.  More on this to come – hopefully improvements!