Fri, Nov 05, 2021 3:36 PM in How I would like my students to remember me
Hi Shayla! I am a Wartburg College student and am also planning to be an elementary teacher. This question brings two thoughts to mind for me, caring and authentic. You must be caring. Showing you care about each student and what they have to say will go a long way. Those relationships are critical to how the student learns as well. If you have a student who can not trust or respect you, they wil...
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Fri, Nov 05, 2021 2:55 PM in Approachable Teacher!
Hi Mollie! I am a Wartburg College student also planning to teach in elementary. This can be very tough. One thing we talk a lot about is having respect on both levels. If you show your students and their parents respect, you should expect respect from them as well. This may not come easy, but you can gain a stronger connection by having a night that parents and their students can come into your ...
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Fri, Nov 05, 2021 2:34 PM in Resources at Rural Schools
Hi Amy!
I am currently at Wartburg College and plan to teach in elementary as well. I have been doing field experience at a very small rural school. I think one of the best things the teacher does is get creative. These resources are not just going to come to you, you have to find them and make connections in those bigger cities around you. An example is that they have a small library in their...
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