Planning to teach from A to Z
As you plan to create a place of teaching and learning, think through these aspects of your classroom. I've shared some important points of teaching and a tip for each as well as books that I love that help me in each area. Feel free to add your favorite letter in the comments or on your own blog! Attitude You are the beginning and ending of your classroom and year. Your attitude. Your attitude is your decision and there's not an app for that. The fact is that only 44% of American teachers are happy in their job. This may be the number one issue we have facing education today. I own my Att-I-tude . While I have some bones of contention with administrative issues surrounding my job, I have to keep from letting it choke my desire to teach. It is a decision to move on and control what you can control. I must fight to preserve my own attitude. (This relates to one of my favorite poems Room in My Classroom .) Tip : I put a saying or focal quote on my moni...