Friday, August 12, 2016

Welcome! Essential question: What do great teachers do?

Standard 2: Identify and evaluate characteristics of effective teachers
        Identify characteristics of high and low self-esteem and the impact on student achievement
        Explain personal characteristics, abilities, knowledge, and skills needed to work in education careers


1. Bread and butter introductions
*What do great teachers do?
*What are our rules and guidelines?

2. Your goal for this year? Be a lobster!




What did we learn?

3. Read and annotate this article on growth mindset.
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During your blend time:

1. Refer to these articles for more information on mindset:
This resource tells you what to say instead of "You are so smart."
Examine this article to see what teachers tell themselves when they have a fixed mindset.
And this page tells you everything you want to know about mindset.

2. Watch this video on mindset:


3. Check out our teacher placements, and email your teacher today!!! If you do not have a placement yet, do not worry. You'll get one. Copy the format below when you are ready to email.

Dear ______,
Good afternoon (or morning)! I am a student in the Educational Internship Program at Liberty North High School, and I have been assigned to work with you this year. I am excited to be part of your classroom. I am especially looking forward to ________________.

My first day in your classroom will be this Friday. I will also see you on 8/16, 8/19, 8/20, and 8/21. After the second week of school, I will be in your classroom each day except Mondays when I will be at North. I will arrive at _____ at _____ and leave at ______.
I do have a few questions before I visit Warren Hills, LC, etc. Is there a specific place I should park? Do you prefer that I dress up, or will shorts and jeans be appropriate for your classroom? What will students generally be doing during my placement time? And finally, what is your room number?
I am looking forward to a great year!
Thank you,
Your name

4. Sign up for A+ (return form tomorrow) and watch the training presentation. (LHS students, check out this page. See Mrs. Cahill if you have questions.)

5. Join Educators Rising.