Younger teacher self version 2.2
Transcript of Younger teacher self version 2.2
Dear Younger-Teacher-Self…
What would veteran teachers say if they could meet their younger selves, as freshly minted teachers?
ETAI Summer ConferenceJuly 2015
Inspired by a blogging project
organized by Joanna Malefakion her website,
here:
https://myeltrambles.wordpress.com/
Greece It's OK to say, " I don't know.“
Joanna Malefaki
Don't worry so much! The kids are waiting for ME to set the tone of the class! Margie Cohen-Jackel
Israel
Italy /Israel
When things go wrong, don't panic, just change... yourself and your approach! Everything begins and ends with the amount of energy you have.
Gratzia Golan
U.S of A /IsraelAdele
1. It's not all about you. 2. Don't assume your students know that you care about them: TELL them!
Hey Mariana,Don`t worry! Every long journey begins with a small step!
Mariana ManolovaBulgaria
Israel
Don't follow the grammar books' material; too structured.Make your own worksheets to suit the needs of each class.
Phyllis Oded
Don't worry about not being able to draw a straight line with a ruler - there will be computers!! Naomi Epstein
Israel
Be patient, don't expect much, some days will be unbearable but in the long run it will be worth the pain.
Yael Goldstein
U.S.A / Israel
Don't take the first job offered. Wait until there's an opening at a school where the students are competitive academically.
Marlene Goldberg
Russia
Don‘t take what happens in class and/or school TOO close to heart. Turn to the colleague you trust and talk it out.
Anna
Don't forget your sense of humor.
Elaine Goldstein
Israel
Remember - never lose your sense of humor. Ultimately, the kids are ridiculous!
Michele Ben
U.S.A / Israel
Remember that no matter how old your students look, they're just kids and kids do stupid things sometimes.
Bari Nirenberg
Israel
The fact that you love grammar doesn't mean that your students love, understand or NEED it as much as you do!Leo Selivan (aka Lexical Leo)
Love yourself more, and then remember that every mother's child is beautiful, with unique
needs.Judy Henn
Israel
Show your kids that you believe in them.
Renee
Switzerland
Everything will turn out fine, even when it doesn't
look like it and you will love this job and your students!
Vicky Loras
Israel
Love your pupils as if they were
your own children.Rachel
ALWAYS love your pupils. Humor is a
great teaching tool.
Esther Hilf Revivo
U.S.A / Israel
Hold in there! With time and experience you'll get the hang of it and will love your job! It's hard but worth it.
Debby Zweibach
Czech Republic
Don't be afraid to show positive, as well as negative, emotions. Be aware, though, that once emotions take control of you, the teacher, they become a hindrance. Work with emotions carefully and don't let them befog your thinking and your attitudes.Hana Tichá
Treat them as if they were your own children and they will pay you back with respect and gratitude!
Meshulam HowittIsrael
U.S.A / Israel
The Difference between Knowledge and WisdomKnowledge is knowing that the tomato is a fruit and not a vegetable.Wisdom is knowing that the tomato belongs in your vegetable salad and not your fruit salad.
Israel A. Cohen
Do your best, enjoy your teaching, raise your prices, spend the money on professional development (and food).
Helen Waldron
U.K.
Israel
Do at least one in-service training course every year.It's good for your soul and your salary!
Denise Cohen
Israel
Teaching is difficult, but with experience it becomes enjoyable.To increase your salary, engulf and devour 'hishtalmuyot'.
Dorian Cohen
Greece
Be genuinely interested in your profession. Be passionate about it because this is the only way you will be able to overcome obstacles but , most of all, enjoy every moment of it!!
Vicky Papageorgiu
Every day is a good day to learn something
new.
Mona ArvinteRomania
You're never teaching if you're
not learning.Leo JC
Brazil
U.S.A -Austria
Go to conferences and keep a journal of the good ideas you hear and try them out in your own classroom. Make notes on how they went so you can refer back to the journal for ideas when you need something new. Marjorie Rosenberg
Serbia
Always be willing to learn from your students.
Gordona Popovic
Inspire through sharing, collaborating and creating.
Dina Buzaglo
Israel
Israel
Engage in studies in which you are in grade 1, so to speak, to better understand your students' plight.
Students can benefit from repeating a sentence 10 times.
Dorit Renov
Israel
Relax - you're doing great! You can't please everybody
all the time... Elizabeth
SimplyENJOY
your job.Mona Saleh
Yemen
Teaching math is fun, but teaching English is much more fun! (I started out as a math teacher).
Sara G.
israelIsrael
Israel
Go into every classroom with a smile on your face.
Susan Bedein
Sing your song and teach your true colors.
Lauren Ornstein
Israel
Relax in the classroom and remember to see each and every pupil. Enjoy the lesson and remember the kids want to learn, even the ones who pretend not to want to!
Aviva
U.S.A
Enjoy your students and be a role model. You may be the first smiling face of the day to greet them and wish them a 'good morning'.
Arlene B.
England / Israel
It'll take you at least 40 years to get the hang of it. Meanwhile enjoy the frequent changes !!! They'll keep you interested.
Sharon Stern
Australia/Israel
Learning a language is not easy and everybody learns at their own pace and in their own way, which means that ultimately all classes are heterogeneous. Accept this fact and plan accordingly, to ensure all learners' needs are met. Jane Cohen
Israel
"To thine own self be true!" Shakespeare
You're doing great! (Older me to younger
me) Francine Widerker
U.S.A / Israel
Remember that the success of your teaching year is measured by the end of the year and not by the beginning.
Tsippi Sandler
Israel
Make your material interesting. Find subjects which appeal to your students such as popular songs.
Tammy