Blog 8

When teaching, teachers should try to build bridges between their students and what is being learned.  Building bridges is a method of expanding learning and knowledge.  Teachers should take into account what their students enjoy doing and if possible, bring that into a lesson.  For example, when learning different math concepts, rather than just focusing on problem after problem, the teacher could relate the concepts to something in the real world.  The class could also take a field trip to see how these concepts are used in real life situations.  Rather than just focusing on learning the material straight from the book, the students would be able to broaden their ways of thinking.    

When teaching, teachers should focus on what their students need in order to be successful in the classroom.  Teachers need to be enthusiastic and show students that learning can be fun.  They need to make students understand that school is not just about memorizing information for tests.  Teachers should get students involved by doing hands on projects. Knowing that everyone of their students has the ability to succeed, they need to adjust their teaching methods to accommodate and improve how their students learn.  If a student needs extra help, they should be willing to do whatever it takes so that they can be successful.  Another important aspect of teaching is the relationship between students and teachers.  Teachers should always be themselves and try to form a solid relationship with all of their students.  While they may form friendships with their students, they should maintain a teacher student relationship.  Teachers should focus on their students and put the students’ needs first.