THREE TAKEAWAYS...
The first takeaway I have involves relationships. When discussing relationships, the first thought that comes to mind is those that involve students. Developing personal relationships, trust, and caring provides the basis for a positive learning environment. But, often times, these discussions do not include the development of relationships with colleagues and other staff members. Why is that? Couros says, "Do you see the personal moments you have with your staff as investments or expenditures"? I hope that I see opportunities to build relationships as investments in people, ultimately helping to create a positive culture within our community. The second takeaway is how to model and promote a growth mindset. Take it a step further, to help students take a growth mindset and turn it into an innovators mindset. The opportunity to create an innovators mindset begins with the mindset modeled by the teacher. If teachers are not willing to take risks and questions, will the students being to show the desired mindset? Maybe, a few students may be able to create and innovate but the great majority need to see and have the innovators mindset reinforced to be willing to do so themselves. The last takeaway I have from the first part of the Innovators Mindset brings me back to the question of "Would I want to be a learner in my own classroom"? The power of this question is understated in terms of how I have viewed my (our) classroom, the learners, that I am there to serve, and the environment I am trying to create. My perspective has changes and I try and view the things I do through the eyes of my learners in mind.
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AuthorI currently teach 5th grade and am working on completing my Masters in Educational Technology. Archives
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