As members of the collective space of the classroom, educators must ensure that we are appropriately socializing students to engage in civility, both inside and outside of the classroom.
The Gifts And Handicaps We Bring to The Table
Along with our learners being a diverse group, we as teachers also bring our own talents and preferences into the classroom.
Feedback Instrument
To be effective instructors, we need to find ways to check in with our students. This feedback can guide us to being more efficient and providing a better experience for our students.
Four Core Assumptions of Skillful Teaching
What I learned from this chapter of Brookfield's book is that we can't get too comfortable and need to adopt a constant feedback loop with our students in order to know that we are effective instructors.
A Safe Space To Learn
In such a cauldron of difference, there will be few standardized practices that help students across the board learn essential skills or knowledge. An approach that one student finds particularly useful or congenial may well be unsettling and confusing to the student sitting next to them. Stephen D. Brockfield
My Teaching Philosophy
I didn’t always realize it but throughout my life over many different careers, I have sought to share knowledge and teach others what I know.