To Teach is to Inspire but what else

To Teach is to Inspire… but what else? Hannah Anderson Josh Auckland Angel Kumasaka Anni Mizuta

Why Teach? �Why do you teach? �What go you started in this profession?

What Makes a Good Teacher? �How do you change a child’s life? � What qualities do all good teachers posses? • Knowledge about subject matter • Engaging & applicable lessons • Self-reflective & accept constructive feedback • Inspire students

What Do Students Need? �How do you get a student ready to learn? �What • • • do students need? to reflect upon their learning enjoyable & worthwhile tasks ownership in the class and its goals variety and choice in their work opportunities for moral development

What Do Good Classrooms Look Like? � Establishes trust in others and self � Comfortable � Goals and relaxed and expectations are clearly posted � Concise classroom management � Creates ownership and respect for the class � Challenges � Develops students to develop self-respect self-awareness

At the End of the Day… What Matters Most? What is our goal as teachers? � Prepare students for their future � Ensure students are making progress, meaningful learning � Help students meet state standards � Prepare students to be competitive in global society � Model and teach values & character

The Reflective Classroom Why is a reflective classroom important? � Self improvement & critical thinking skills � Student empowerment in learning � Cooperative learning & safe atmosphere � Student engagement & openness to learning

How Do You Raise Student Achievement? � Focus on knowledge, skills, and values � Differentiate the learning to make connections � Have high expectations � Have students produce work of true value � Use effective, research-based instructional strategies & curriculum � Allow active participation in learning giving students a voice � Use student reflections for assessment, feedback, and engagement

Our Place in History �How does morality fit into education? �How has the U. S. Constitution influenced our educational system? �What is the right balance? vs. Head Heart

In Conclusion…. �We are all made differently with different gifts & skills �There is no “one way” to teach �Teaching is a calling, to make a difference in others’ lives

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