Raptors. R.A.P.T.O.R.S. That is, Revealing A Passion To OuR Students! How do we become RAPTORS? How do we reveal our passion for our chosen careers in education? Keep reading:
- Seek to be the leaders in education and not the followers.
- See potential in every child. See the brilliance in every child and strive to unlock it.
- Realize the significant power you have to make a difference in others' lives every day.
- Foster teacher/student/parent relationships. Seek a bond with every child.
- Be excited to be there, and embody the passion you hope to see in your students.
- Think ahead, but be patient; positive change is usually a slow process.
- Get out of the textbook; create surprise and special experiences as often as possible.
- Teach across the curriculum; life is not segregated.
- Don't take breaks for movement; incorporate movement throughout your experiences.
- Involve technology, but do not overestimate it.
- Be productive, not just active. Foster urgency, and stay on task.
- Be innovative and bold in your plans and actions.
- Be willing to make mistakes, identify them, and find solutions.
- Prepare lessons that will inspire our students to be curious and to love learning.
- Teach in ways that promote creativity, innovation, wonder, joy, and a passion for learning.
- Embrace uncharted territory.
- Have fun with each other. Play. Laugh. Enjoy each other's company.
- Move around the room, and stir up the dust.
- Encourage students to cheer for each other.
- Dream big! Envision success!