Being a teacher is not a job that should be taken lightly. We have the potential to influence thousands of lives. Until we, as educators, understand our "why", we will not maximize our positive influence on others. Simon Sinek says that "people don't buy what you do, but why you do it" (Sinek, 2013). Students are not going to buy our product until we know our "why".
As educators, we should want our students to have valuable, successful lives. What is success? Webster defines success as a "favorable or desired outcome" (Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, n.d). Ideas of success vary from person to person. Until a person is internally driven to succeed, all our efforts are fruitless.
But all is not lost. If we replace "dictates with dialogue" (Grenny, 2015, pg. 88), we can help students discover their true potential and be successful. Using blended learning, we can " help others love what they currently hate by allowing them choices, creating direct experiences, telling meaningful stories, and turning the tedious into a game" (Grenny, 2015, pg. 111).
Education is the most important job in the world. We are molding our future. Do you like what you see?
As educators, we should want our students to have valuable, successful lives. What is success? Webster defines success as a "favorable or desired outcome" (Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, n.d). Ideas of success vary from person to person. Until a person is internally driven to succeed, all our efforts are fruitless.
But all is not lost. If we replace "dictates with dialogue" (Grenny, 2015, pg. 88), we can help students discover their true potential and be successful. Using blended learning, we can " help others love what they currently hate by allowing them choices, creating direct experiences, telling meaningful stories, and turning the tedious into a game" (Grenny, 2015, pg. 111).
Education is the most important job in the world. We are molding our future. Do you like what you see?
Why?
We, the faculty and staff of Barbers Hill Middle School North, believe that all students can achieve high standards of learning and will ensure all students succeed.
How?
We can accomplish this by awarding students with an environment that encourages growth mindset, while also providing multiple learning opportunities.
What?
Implementing blended learning with station rotations in the classroom will allow students to collaborate, explore real life math experiences, and master skills.
We, the faculty and staff of Barbers Hill Middle School North, believe that all students can achieve high standards of learning and will ensure all students succeed.
How?
We can accomplish this by awarding students with an environment that encourages growth mindset, while also providing multiple learning opportunities.
What?
Implementing blended learning with station rotations in the classroom will allow students to collaborate, explore real life math experiences, and master skills.
References
Dictionary by Merriam-Webster: America's most-trusted online dictionary. (n.d.). Retrieved July 17, 2019, from https://www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/
Grenny, J., Patterson, K., Maxfield, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2015). Influencer: The new science of leading change. North Ryde, NSW: McGraw-Hill.
Sinek, S. (2013, September 29). Start with why. Retrieved July 17, 2019, from https://youtu.be/sioZd3AxmnE
Dictionary by Merriam-Webster: America's most-trusted online dictionary. (n.d.). Retrieved July 17, 2019, from https://www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/
Grenny, J., Patterson, K., Maxfield, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2015). Influencer: The new science of leading change. North Ryde, NSW: McGraw-Hill.
Sinek, S. (2013, September 29). Start with why. Retrieved July 17, 2019, from https://youtu.be/sioZd3AxmnE