Teacher Appreciation Week 2011

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First Year

Status: Advice for New Teachers
by Prize Winner on 04-28-2011 02:25 PM

One of the most valuable things I learned from my first year is to build rapport with the students.  I taught High School for 10 years and now Elementary for the past 8 years.  In either situation, it doesn't matter how much you know, how well you use the latest teaching techniques, or how well you construct & deliver your lesson.  If have little to no rapport with your students, they simply won't care whether they learn the material or not.  Yes, there is a line that will never be crossed.  However, if you are friendly and demonstrate that you really care about your students as individuals, students tend to learn more and some may even try harder because they want to please the teacher.  No matter what happens, remember that students are just kids.

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by Occasional Visitor on 04-29-2011 09:10 AM
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Kudos to You.  Even though it is too early to send them!

by Occasional Visitor on 05-26-2011 10:19 AM
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Kudos Sherri!

by Occasional Visitor on 05-27-2011 12:42 PM
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Great advice for all of us to remember.

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Monday: Christina - POW: Start the Year Right and it will pay off all year long!
Tuesday: Stephanie - My First Year Teaching
Wednesday: Janet - 1st Year Tips
Thursday: Sherri - First Year
Friday: Melissa - Advice for New Teachers

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