No, it sadly wasn't me who said it, Winston Churchill did. Yet, I'm sure these very words resonate with you just as much as they do with me, and resonate in a hurtful, sad way. Ironically, chances are most of you, dear readers, are, just like me, first of all a teacher, by profession, and/or vocation. Are we then, according to Churchill, doomed to an eternity of people disliking us for what we do, teach? Not when you make your teaching about learning, and this is exactly my agenda for this blog and my professional life. When I am to create a bio/ a profile, I always have the urge to write 'a keen learner', rather than mention my experience as a teacher. It is the culture of learning that I long for, root for and subscribe to. A learner-centered, brain-friendly environment that nourishes motivation, enthusiasm, autonomy, responsibility and the joy of academic discovery and personal growth. Baby steps, by the day, I strive to become less of a 'sage on the stage...
New year, new me;) Who are we kidding, right? New year resolutions tend to disappear and bring us down, that is why it seems more sensible to think of changing habits and developing a system of effective routines than dream to big and fail miserably…. It is my firm belief that to be a more effective educator we need to work on certain habits. WHY IS WORTH IT? Benefits for us, Teachers: • Saving time and energy: Automated actions require less thought. • Reducing stress: Predictable actions build confidence. • Increasing efficiency: Routine tasks are performed more effectively. • Better organization: Structured activities create a cohesive system. Benefits for our Students: • Sense of security: Predictable teacher actions provide stability. • Role model: Students learn through observation and modeling. • Self-discipline development: Good practices transfer to their own learning. • Improved outcomes: Learning becomes easier in an ...