Would I want to be a learner in my classroom?

Would I want to be a learner in my classroom?

What is best for this student?

What is this student’s passion?

What are some ways we can create a true learning community?

How did this work for our student?

These are some REAL questions, I mean, let us get down and dirty with ourselves and be real.   Honestly, sometimes, well many times I think sitting in my class would be boring, downright pull out my hair and stare off into space boring.  Those lessons that you need to teach before the state test and it is crunch time.  The lessons that everyone else is teaching because it is on the timeline and it is what comes next.  I think we can all relate to this as an educator at some point in our teaching career.

I am at fault all the time and I am not perfect by any means…thank you grace.  But, do you know what saves me, asking these questions above.  When I stop and reflect and sympathize with my students and their needs.  When I am reminded of what is important and what is best for students.  When I am inspired by others and their strengths and passions.   When administration tells me to try it and helps with overcoming any obstacles in the way.   When I empower students to take ownership of their own learning and I step back and smile.  Those moments, those small little seconds in life, remind me of what really matters as an educator…..providing what is best for students, by giving students the voice and choice.

 

xo,

Melanie