Science is a class that I recall being boring. I remember reading chapters, answering questions at the end of chapters, and memorizing vocabulary words. There were never hands on activities. We did not do experiments or projects. Therefore, my opinion about science has been one-sided my whole life.
But wait, who created this image in my head... MY SCIENCE TEACHER! That's right folks! Teachers leave an everlasting impression on students! Some are positive and some are negative... what kind of teacher do you want to be???
I want to have a positive influence on students. I wants students to talk about me for years later, explaining that I was that caring teacher that went above and beyond. So what does it take to be an A-W-E-S-O-M-E
teacher? I am not sure... but I want to find out!
Some qualities that I recall from my past teachers are:
-Caring
-Good listening skills
-Hands on
-Allow students to be creative
-Love of job
-Positive attitude
-Knowledgeable
It's good to remember these qualities.. I almost want to keep them posted near my desk so I can reference when I feel overwhelmed or that I'm not making an impact. It's a slow process with learning, it won't happen overnight and we will make mistakes along the way. One thing that should remain consistent are the qualities you listed in your post.
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