There is more to teaching than just giving out knowledge of random subjects like math or English. A successful teacher shapes the future, teaches children more than the facts but rather character traits and how to be successful, and loves the kids they teach.
If you are about to be a student
teacher, you are about to shape the future!
Read on for student teaching advice
to be a successful teacher!
Set
Clear Goals
By setting clear goals, you are
using a teaching strategy that will set you up for success. These goals should
be written down somewhere that you can access so you can refer back to them
when you feel like things are tough.
These goals will help keep you on
track and moving in the right direction.
Keep
a Routine in the Classroom
Children love routine. Even though
they don't always show it, routine helps
children feel safe, develop skills, and keep up with a healthier lifestyle.
A routine in the classroom may look
like having a 5-minute ice breaker before class starts. It may be giving them a
quiz every Friday. Or it may be giving children a quick stretch break in the
middle of every class.
Whatever it is, keep the routine
going! Without one, you may notice more misbehaving children.
Be
Confident
When you aren't confident in the
classroom, kids can tell. This is when you may notice kids acting out or being
goofy. They may try to mess with you as well if you are not confident.
While this will grow over time,
being confident in yourself when you walk through those doors will show your
kids you know what you are doing and are ready to do it!
As they say, confidence is
key.
Utilize
Tools
There are so many teaching tools out
there for you to familiarize yourself with to use in your classroom. Not only
are these beneficial to add to your student's learning, but it also mixes
things up a bit.
From reading tools to science online
resources, there are so many to choose from.
Consider looking into different
tools that help you with summer math classes.
Have
Fun
Teaching isn't easy. Some days are
long and hard, but having fun with the kids is part of what makes the job so
worth it. While using the above teaching tips is vital for a successful
classroom, learning to be a kid every once in a while with the kids you teach
will show them you are human.
It will make your life so much
better, and their lives, too!
Student
Teaching Advice
Being a student teacher can be quite
intimidating at first, especially if you aren't sure what you are doing. But
with this student teaching advice, you will be ready to have a successful time
in the classroom with your students!
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