Secret 4 - Question #4

4. We are all familiar with the following quote:

“I've come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It's my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child's life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or de-humanized.” Dr. Haim Ginott
What are your thoughts on the quote? Is Dr. Ginott right on target? Explain.

Secret 4 - Question #3

3. Rate yourself from 1 to 10 (10 being the best) on Parent communication, and being in perpetual contact with parents. Why did you rate yourself at this number? What can you do to improve and/or maintain positive parent communication?

Secret 4 - Question #2

2. What positives are gained from being involved with, or contributing to negative discussions, or being around negative people?

Secret 4 - Question #1

Please complete by Tuesday, November 24th.

1. “You can control two things, your effort and your attitude.” Respond to this statement as it relates to teaching, your colleagues, and how you work to keep your attitude positive.

Secret 3 Part 7

Part 7 discusses the secrets of effective instruction: Introduction/anticipatory set, teach the new skill, practice the new skill with students, let them try the new skill on their own, and review what has been learned. These steps seem so simple and easy. Is there ever a time when you can leave a step out? If so explain when and why?

Secret 3 Part 5

On page 55 the authors provide a list of 8 cues to let you know if your lessons are appropriately paced. Describe one of your lessons where you felt you were on pace, and everything was firing on all cylinders.

Secret 3 Part 4

If your students were to rate your “enthusiasm” 1 being "none," and 10 being "best," where would they rate you, and why? What is the ideal rating to have?

How can you foster enthusiasm in your classroom?