The Evolution of your Why
Experiences shape who we are and who we want to become. Educators make thousands of choices a day. With every word spoken, every facial expression, and every non verbal gesture, we send a message to our students, staff, and communities. Every day we choose whether or not we are going to uphold the values of our why. What experiences did you give to your students today? Was it aligned with your why? If it was, how can you magnify that experience tomorrow for more children? If it was not, what obstacles are stopping you from living your why?
I want to challenge you to draft 3-5 belief statements around your why. Then take a minute to reflect on the experiences that you are creating for your students inside and outside of your class. Are these experiences aligned with your belief statements? Are your belief statements inclusive of all types of learners? What policies and procedures do you have that might need to be altered because they are not aligned to your why? Use this time at the start of the 3rd quarter to center yourself on your why and your beliefs about education. Take time to draft belief statements that will drive you to live and breathe your why.
My Why: being the best role model I can be for my students
My Belief Statements:
1. I believe that school is THE CORE of a community (it is the hub for nurturing positive relationships, risk-taking, and celebration of growth).
2. I believe that every student deserves the very best education (a teacher who believes in them, who sees them for who they are and who they want to become).
3. I believe all students have to capacity to learn and accomplish their goals with the right tools, opportunities, and teachers.
4. I believe that I have the ability to create meaningful experiences for my students that not only impact their academics, but also their development in being responsible and respectful citizens of their local and global communities.
5. I believe every child is unique and that is what makes our job special, challenging, and never dull! (We have the opportunity to have different relationships with every child in our classrooms.)
My Why: being the best role model I can be for my students
My Belief Statements:
1. I believe that school is THE CORE of a community (it is the hub for nurturing positive relationships, risk-taking, and celebration of growth).
2. I believe that every student deserves the very best education (a teacher who believes in them, who sees them for who they are and who they want to become).
3. I believe all students have to capacity to learn and accomplish their goals with the right tools, opportunities, and teachers.
4. I believe that I have the ability to create meaningful experiences for my students that not only impact their academics, but also their development in being responsible and respectful citizens of their local and global communities.
5. I believe every child is unique and that is what makes our job special, challenging, and never dull! (We have the opportunity to have different relationships with every child in our classrooms.)
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