big xii skills for teaching success
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The basic techniques to teach in today's worldTRANSCRIPT
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The Big XII: Skills for Teaching
(and Life!)
Heather Sparks, NBCTOklahoma Teacher of the Year
May 5, 2009
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12. Empathy
• Get to know your students and the lives they live.
• Show interest in student activities.
• “Even on your worst day, you’re a student’s best hope.” ~Larry Bell
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11. Respect
• Show the respect you expect.
• Find ways to connect to students.
• Create a special greeting.
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10. Patience
• “Students that are hardest to love, need your love the most.”
• Know when to “reschedule” students
• Keep your “power” in perspective.
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9. Flexibility
• Be willing and able to make changes.
• Learn to compromise.
• Create win-win situations.
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8. Collegiality
• Know your strengths and those of your colleagues.
• Find common ground and work together.
• ALWAYS treat the school secretary, custodian and other “power players” with respect.
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7. Creativity
• Don’t be married to one specific teaching strategy or textbook.
• Explore resources regularly.
• Seek professional growth opportunities.
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6. Problem Solving
• Have a solution before you complain about a problem.
• Ask advice of other professionals.
• Involve families.
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5. Positive Attitude
• Fred Factor
• Being positive is a choice!
• Which candy salesperson are you?
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4. Sense of Humor
• Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself.
• Create class jokes that include everyone.
• Learn jokes appropriate for your field or subject.
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3. High Expectations
• Set worthy goals for yourself and reflect often on your progress.
• Establish high expectations for your students.
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2. Amnesia
• Learn to let go…Don’t be a garbage truck!
• Every day is a fresh start for students.
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And the number one skill needed for successful
teaching…(and successful living)
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1. Self-Care
•Know your needs and make sure they are met.
•As much as possible, leave school at school.
•Adopt a hobby and give yourself permission to enjoy it!