I was very encouraged by what I saw during this video. I think I saw a lot of myself reflected in my attitudes and personal teaching style. But also see that I have such a long way to go. The more I learn, the more I feel like I know so little.
The easiest habit for me was #5 Tool Box and Resources. I love to find them, and I love to share them. With the storage capabilities of computers, it is so easy to download ideas and put them in files for easy retrieval, when my teachable moments pop up. Although, I can't put my BEST resource in my computer....that would be people....people who have walked the path before me and were willing to share their expertise, time, and ideas. What a powerful resource others can be...if just given the chance to share, in a non-judgmental and nonthreatening environment.
As for the hardest goal: I believe that would be #1. Goal setting is often hard for me, because I get bogged down in the details. I often over anticipate and over plan to the point that, I miss the spontaneous moments that arise in class. Sometimes the children spot a better route to take or one that interests them more and I have gotten so "married to the plan" or task at hand, that I don't relinquish control to their desire to learn a different way. Awareness is half the battle in becoming better, eh? I guess that goes along with the comment made in the movie about "learners first." Guess that means my pride needs to come second. I need more wisdom and discernment as I make my plans and be more willing to tweak them once I set them.
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