Monday, February 23, 2015

Realm of Creativity or Succubus of Dread

The first chapter of "Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse OR The First Year of Teaching," outlines the importance of a teacher's vision of her classroom. Without such a vision, it's unlikely the classroom will have the environment the teacher hopes to facilitate. The beginning of the school year is the most important, because expectations are established. If the students are able to understand the classroom vision from the beginning, the teacher has a better chance of maintaining the desired tone. It's also important to have realistic and relevant expectations that are specific enough to be understood and followed, but also broad enough to encompass many variables and situations. It's best to choose goals that are in alignment with one's personality and values, as it will feel more natural to fulfill expectations that don't feel insincere.

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