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To Teach is to Inspire… but what else? Hannah Anderson Josh Auckland Angel Kumasaka Anni Mizuta

To Teach is to Inspire… but what else?

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To Teach is to Inspire… but what else?. Hannah Anderson Josh Auckland Angel Kumasaka Anni Mizuta . Why Teach? . Why do you teach? What go you started in this profession? . What Makes a Good Teacher?. How do you change a child’s life? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: To Teach is to Inspire… but what else?

To Teach is to Inspire…but what else?

Hannah Anderson Josh Auckland Angel Kumasaka Anni Mizuta

Page 2: To Teach is to Inspire… but what else?

Why Teach? Why do you teach?

What go you started in this profession?

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What Makes a Good Teacher? How do you change a child’s life? What qualities do all good teachers

posses? • Knowledge about subject matter • Engaging & applicable lessons • Self-reflective & accept constructive feedback • Inspire students

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What Do Students Need? How do you get a student ready to learn?

What do students need? • to reflect upon their learning• enjoyable & worthwhile tasks• ownership in the class and its goals• variety and choice in their work• opportunities for moral development

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What Do Good Classrooms Look Like?

Establishes trust in others and self Comfortable and relaxed Goals and expectations are clearly posted Concise classroom management Creates ownership and respect for the class Challenges students to develop self-respect Develops self-awareness 

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At the End of the Day…What Matters Most?

Prepare students for their future Ensure students are making progress,

meaningful learning  Help students meet state standards Prepare students to be competitive in

global society  Model and teach values & character 

What is our goal as teachers?

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The Reflective Classroom

Self improvement & critical thinking skills

Student empowerment in learning  Cooperative learning & safe

atmosphere  Student engagement & openness to

learning 

Why is a reflective classroom important?

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How Do You Raise Student Achievement?

Focus on knowledge, skills, and values  

Differentiate the learning to make connections

Have high expectations

Have students produce work of true value 

Use effective, research-based instructional strategies & curriculum

Allow active participation in learning giving students a voice

Use student reflections for assessment, feedback, and engagement 

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Our Place in History How does morality fit into education?

How has the U.S. Constitution influenced our educational system?

What is the right balance? vs.

Head Heart

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In Conclusion…. We are all made differently with

different gifts & skills There is no “one way” to teach Teaching is a calling, to make a

difference in others’ lives

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