I truely enjoyed reading about a first year teacher's experience. He made a lot of valid points which include being an effective teacher you have to let your students/audience direct what and how you teach. Another fact is that being flexible and not sweating the small stuff is a big key. By keeping lines of communications with good teachers open is important that it allows you the chance to have trade ideas. You should always encourage your students to do better the next time when they fail at something. The most important clue is to always listen to your students.
If teachers take the time to know their students well enough then teaching them will be rewarding. You should always learn how to read your students and how to provide for their needs. Last, don't set the bar to high for your students or you may be setting them up for failure, let the student set the bar themselves.
To see Mr. McClung: What I've learned this Year click here.
Mr. McClung had Mr. C in his school. That helps. But both can be part of your PLN after you start teaching. Stay in touch with them.
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