Making your teaching more impactful
Hi everyone, happy Friday!
I came across this quote by Dr. Justin Tarte and thought it was such a powerful reminder for us as educators:
“As educators, the more we know about who we teach, the more effective we will be with what we teach. Taking time to get to know our students isn’t fluff time, it’s academic time.”
It really highlights how understanding our students goes beyond lesson plans. It is at the heart of effective teaching.
With the new school year coming up, I’m curious: how are you planning to get to know your students and make your teaching more impactful from day one?
Looking forward to your ideas!
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I share a bit about who I am the first week to start building a trusting relationship with my classes. If my students see me sharing parts of my personal life, they are more willing to do so too. I also try to have short one-to-one meetings with my students early in the year to learn about their hobbies and passions. As a language teacher, I can plan open-ended projects and assignments with enough choice for students to make connections to their personal interests. When we read class novels, I have students make personal connections to the text. This also provides an opening for further discussion about their lives.