We will examine the idea that in order to meet the needs of our learners, today's teacher must be strong, determined, and heroic. Teaching is not for the faint of heart. If you are strong enough to teach-speak out and let your voice be heard!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
“I have looked into your eyes with my eyes. I have put my heart beside your heart.”
Have you ever looked into the eyes of a child? What do you see?
I am sometimes frightened by the intensity in my 7 year old son's eyes. I don't give him enough credit. His wheels are always turning. He is always learning - taking in his world around him - trying to make sense of it all. Along with intensity, I see competitiveness. I am working with him on his lack of empathy. There are times where I want to be able to see empathy in those eyes. It's not there yet.
By the way, the powerteaching youtube was very cool!!!! This could really help our undergraduates here with classroom management.
When I look into the eyes of my 10 year old daughter I see myself as I want to be-better, more compassionate, wiser, more patient. I wonder what she sees when she looks into mine. Does she see the whirlwind of thoughts, worries and ideas that fly around in my head all day or does she see something else? Emilie
I am a Professor of Education with an intense interest in supporting teachers. I have 11 years of experience as a classroom teacher and assistant principal in both elementary and middle schools and I was a teacher trainer for two years before finding my true calling in higher education 10 years ago. In addition to teaching, I love to write textbook supplements like teacher resource guides, test banks and student study guides. Most of my publications are with Pearson Publishing in the areas of Educational Psychology and Introduction to Teaching although I have written Educational Research supplements and provided website material for various Pearson products.
I am married and have two wonderful young daughters who make the need for great teachers crystal clear! So here's to hoping you will teach my kids someday!
(I also participate in pet rescue and fostering so my house is pretty crazy sometimes!)
I am sometimes frightened by the intensity in my 7 year old son's eyes. I don't give him enough credit. His wheels are always turning. He is always learning - taking in his world around him - trying to make sense of it all. Along with intensity, I see competitiveness. I am working with him on his lack of empathy. There are times where I want to be able to see empathy in those eyes. It's not there yet.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the powerteaching youtube was very cool!!!! This could really help our undergraduates here with classroom management.
When I look into the eyes of my 10 year old daughter I see myself as I want to be-better, more compassionate, wiser, more patient. I wonder what she sees when she looks into mine. Does she see the whirlwind of thoughts, worries and ideas that fly around in my head all day or does she see something else?
ReplyDeleteEmilie