Like many teachers, I often call myself a lifelong learner,
but what does that really mean? Of
course it can refer to learning in the academic sense, or perhaps picking up a
new skill or talent. When I am around
students, however, it can mean something else.
As a teacher, I’m witness to attributes that I admire in others and am reminded
to practice them myself.
- Laughter- Children don’t often take themselves too seriously, nor should we
- Honesty- Sometimes it can be brutal, but there’s no denying it’s an admirable trait
- Technology- Have you ever heard a youngster say, “Oh no, did I lose everything?”
- Flexibility- Schedules are constantly changed with very little dissent (Disclaimer: As a parent of two I would like to clarify that this is true of my students, not my own children)
- Discovery- That light bulb moment we love to see in children
- Imagination- Children like to ask, “Why not”
- Activism- Youngsters have the will to change the world
- Relationships- Watch a group of friends playing together and you’ll wish you were a part of it
- Effort- When things don’t come easily they’ll keep trying until they figure it out
- Resilience- We've all known students who have been through some trying times and marveled at how they bounce back
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