As a first year teacher there are many things that I need to accomplish, but after reading some goals that first-year teachers should follow, some of the goals I want to accomplish when I am a first year teacher are:
1. Use technology wisely. With so much technology out there, I think it is easy to get lost in it and lose sight of what's really important.
2. Open a line of communication with my students. I feel as though some first year teachers get so caught up in that stressful transition in their lives that they forget to really communicate with their kids and they come across as "bad teachers."
3. Be open to new ideas. I think that most people, regardless of the profession focus a lot on what they have learned in the past, in their books and class rooms; and they are too scared to step outside the box.
4. Knowing when to shut off. I know full well I am one of those people that if I know someone may need me, I am on the look out 24/7. Knowing when to say "I need my own time" is very important.
5. Combine the old and the new effectively. Even thought times are changing, I think that there are somethings that we should incorporate into our teachings that are from an older era. For example, while teaching a lesson, I think it would be great to have students participate in the lecture or lesson by "tweeting" comments or questions digitally, instead of raising their hands.
6. Have fun! What's the point of doing something if you can't enjoy it in some way?
I like your "shut off" goal. My whole life I have watched my mom burn herself out trying to help others and never being able to say no when she knows that she should have. It is a nice gesture to always be there for people, but you don't get out what you put in and sometimes its not worth it to do that to yourself knowing you need time to yourself.
ReplyDeleteI loved your goals and absolutely agree with you. Two of my favorite goals were the communication and having fun. Communication is a big part for me if you don't have communication with your students then it's harder to have them succeed. Many students need that communication in order to succeed or do something correctly. Having fun is important as well. Making learning fun makes students love learning and enjoy it instead of it being boring. If learning is fun then students are more willing to participate and shine. Excellent Job!
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