How Can Teachers Inspire Wonder and Joy?

Lately, I've read and posted a few articles on the importance of you, the teacher.  We do know that what we do, how we feel, how we treat our students are noticed by our students and can have a lasting impact.  Just how so is described in this reflective article written by July Wallis who recently attended her 50th class reunion. (My goodness!....50 years and she's still kicking!) Socialization among her old classmates included views of teachers they had.  Read what she heard. 

Reflect on your own past experience as a student.  What remains in your mind about your own teachers?  Interestingly, the article points out that students will not remember the subject content but  will remember the teacher who taught it.

Teachers, Don't Forget Joy.  Judy Wallis.  10.16.13.  Education Week - Premium Article.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/10/16/08wallis.h33.html?tkn=NWCC8tx0wp4AD0jiN%2BBh6uYFhA%2BPj6u0S6P3&cmp=clp-sb-ascd

Do You Have Negative Thinkers in Your T1 Groups?

Many of our Title I students have negative attitudes about themselves, their environments, their school, and even their attitude towards learning.  I almost didn't post this article, but I know you realize that positive attitudes builds positive attitudes in learning and increased achievement in all areas of school life.  In this article, author Renee Jain, explains "thought holes" that we get ourselves in.  She identifies common "thought holes" and presents ideas to change them.  [Good for us too, if we find ourselves in one of these holes]

Filling in Thought Holes:  An Invaluable Social and Emotional Learning Lesson.  Renee Jain. 3.8.13. edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/SEL-filling-in-thought-holes-renee-jain