I love this quote from Robert Half because that is essentially why I wanted to make blogging a regular practice. I have learned several lessons as I have taught over the years.
- The preparation to teach is almost as important as the lesson.
- If I can’t adequately explain it to someone (especially a nine-year-old), I probably don’t adequately understand it myself.
- It is okay to veer from a lesson plan. It isn’t the Gospel.
- All learning needs a little entertainment. If I am boring, I am not really teaching.
- I can learn much more from teaching elementary than adults.
- Grown-ups will hide if they are not engaged.
- I child will have no problem telling me if I am boring
- No matter how much I know about the subject, there is always something more to learn.
- New discoveries make learning fun for the teacher and the student.
I am taking a hiatus from teaching elementary kids and I am already missing it. I get so much from teaching and engaging with others. If you have never tried to teach another, I would encourage you to give it a try.
