1. Reflect
MEEK, Begging for change. 2004.
I’ve included this image for two reasons. First, because of the powerful message that everyone
should take to heart: That change is necessary, and people have to do more than throw coins
at a problem for change to occur.
Second, because I think it is important to include images of art in forms that students may not
have seen, like this political graffiti, and to teach about the power of art. To me, this image is powerful.
- No lesson is perfect.
- What went well? What could be improved?
2. Take Note
- Reflecting is great, but so is remembering it for the next time around!
- Write down ideas, revisit them again and again.
- Journal, compile lesson, jot things down on lesson plans, portfolio teaching to keep everything together.
3. Keep Learning
- Why expect students to learn if I have stopped doing it?
- Keep up to date with educational theory, ministry requirements, and new practices.
- Keep updating lessons to keep them relevant to students and exciting to the teacher!
- Attend workshops, read journals and articles in newspapers, magazines, online.
- Read books about practice.
- Always look for new ideas and practices that are a “good fit” for the teacher and the students.
- Have fun learning, or else students will not!
4. Talk About Teaching
- Discuss teaching with students, adults, colleagues and friends who have nothing to do with teaching.
- Get ideas from anyone and everyone.
5. Set Goals
- Always have an action plan.
- How will I improve my teaching? What will I do to accomplish this?