Well in coming back from March break it is definitely a challenge to get the students back on track. It took most of the day on Monday to round up the excitement that the students were bringing back to the classroom. It was great to spend some quality time chatting with the students about what they did over their break. Again, this is a great chance to create a connection that extends beyond the classroom and more into their real life.
In sharing my own personal experience, the students get a little bit of insight into my own personal light and allow them to see me in a different light. This connection is crucial if a teacher wants to connect to their students. I know personally, that the type of teacher I wish to be is one that teaches students as much about the curriculum as I do about life. At the end of the day, we as educators are given the duty of preparing students for survival in our society. This can be accomplished through the curriculum, but the best chance is in sharing your own personal experiences with the students. From your own mistakes and success’ the students can gain some valuable insight into their own lives.
At this point of our school year, I can say that my own personal identity is slowly shifting to that of an educator. They way I look at things or interact with people is definitely leaning from the lens of an educator and this shift in my focus can only benefit my future students.
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