#EDUsky Question of the Day - Sunday Edition! What's one piece of advice you'd give to new teachers stepping into the field? #TeacherAdvice @jpearce04.bsky.social @jcasatodd.bsky.social @torifitka.bsky.social @marc1230.bsky.social @darci.bsky.social - ThreadSky

aaronengelsrud.com • 599 days ago

#EDUsky Question of the Day - Sunday Edition!

What's one piece of advice you'd give to new teachers stepping into the field? #TeacherAdvice

@jpearce04.bsky.social
@jcasatodd.bsky.social
@torifitka.bsky.social
@marc1230.bsky.social
@darci.bsky.social

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hollis.bsky.social•599 days ago

Be patient. No matter how much you think you have prepared, or have studied and read, no matter how much you love the kids and your colleagues-- Excellence takes time and experience. Actively observe and study those you most admire. When in doubt, pause. #edusky

duanehabecker.com•598 days ago

I’ve been teaching math for a long time and need to constantly remind myself…

1. Stay curious - Always be willing to learn new things.

2. Stay humble - Always be willing to unlearn things you thought were true, but aren’t.

3. Do everything in love.

I think this allows me to grow as a teacher.

trustingreaders.bsky.social•599 days ago

Focus on one aspect of your instruction. Do not try to do it all, and do not compare yourself to other teachers.

mrscavmphs.bsky.social•107 days ago

Intentionally connect with every student.

rebeccapek.bsky.social•103 days ago

Surround yourself with colleagues that LOVE what they do!

cybraryman1.bsky.social•599 days ago

Observe veteran teachers and develop a PLN ( Personal Learning Network) to learn and share with. Be firm, fair, consistent, caring and show your passion for learning. https://www.cybraryman.com/newteachers.html. #EDUsky

blondang.bsky.social•110 days ago

Be okay with making mistakes and learning from them. We are all learners on a journey towards being the best versions of ourselves.

edusky.bsky.social•599 days ago

As soon as you feel comfortable, give students as much agency and say in their learning as you can. It tends to come back to you as more motivated students #EduSky

margosorenson.bsky.social•512 days ago

Here are two (blush!): Read THEY CALL ME COACH, by Coach John Wooden, UCLA NCAA-12 time winning coach--best teacher advice ever!
Also, Tom Boswell, WAPO sports writer: "There is no substitute for excellence--not even success"!
Aloha to all! #EDUsky #Authors #WritingandBooks

hollysims.bsky.social•190 days ago

Know your stuff, procedures and workings. Know why you are teaching anything at any given time. This makes everything much more interesting and reasoned, for yourself and pupils both.

mizminh.bsky.social•599 days ago

Don't do much teaching.
Get out of the way and let them learn

aaronengelsrud.com•599 days ago

I’m not sure I’m buying what you’re selling here… this seems to indicate that teachers are an impediment to learning rather than the conduit and facilitator of the process of education. Doing less isn’t the answer.

duanehabecker.com•598 days ago

I might be wrong, but by my reading you and @mizminh.bsky.social are on the same page.

Teachers who teach too much and never switch into the role of facilitator are preventing students from the essential task of processing/practicing what they ostensibly “learned” from the teacher.

mizminh.bsky.social•598 days ago

Thank you Duane.
Create a learningscape that is not a walled garden. Exploring contemplating, collaborating, connecting, communicating are the activities and processes.
The teacher observes and takes notes; is available; offers opportunities; moves about mostly silently
Design & resources

aaronengelsrud.com•598 days ago

Good take, Duane... Maybe I just need to shift my take on teaching vs. facilitating. I've always looked at the outcome of "teaching" to be learning while facilitating is simply a process of ensuring everyone is on track.

aaronengelsrud.com•599 days ago

My advice would be twofold:

1) Use ALL available resources to become the teacher YOU would want to teach YOU!
2) Create systems early that support everything you do. Your systems should make teaching life easier and allow you to build your private library.

milasaintanne.bsky.social•495 days ago

Be yourself.

j-mprofhg.bsky.social•495 days ago

And take care to details.

darci.bsky.social•593 days ago

Ask more questions than you answer: teach in a way that builds passion and skills for learning regardless of subject(s)
#EDUsky

jlclander.bsky.social•599 days ago

Give yourself grace - you won't meet every goal set but keep making progress (and use the same philosophy with your students). Second, in the midst of all the "other duties", when you've got to prioritize what *has* to get done, err on the side of your students. The "other" will take care of itself.

aaronengelsrud.com•599 days ago

Love this: “err on the side of your students.” This is useful advice for ALL aspects of teaching! Thank you for sharing.

tierneykennedy.bsky.social•529 days ago

1. Get a good job tracking app that you can dictate to if needed. It will help get all the little things off your mind.
2. At the end of a lesson record BPN:
Best: who did their best thinking? (Jot initials)
Passengers: who was just along for the ride?
Next: what’s one thing you want to do next?

torifitka.bsky.social•599 days ago

I would say that you don’t need to be an Instagram teacher. It’s okay to start small and not have a classroom that looks like what you see online. I’d also tell them to be open to feedback, reflect frequently, ask ALL the questions, and build relationships.

songcrest.bsky.social•599 days ago

Plan backwards. Start with clarifying the goal, and build from there. It makes it easier to plan your teaching, and easier for the students to know where they are going.

drkate.bsky.social•574 days ago

Talk to at least two new co-workers per week. . . If you only talk to your mentor it can look cliquey to others.

jentechnology.bsky.social•598 days ago

1. Praise in public; chastise in private. Use handwritten notes and computer conversations to redirect students.

2. Give students and yourself second chances every day. #TeacherAdvice #EduSky

msmagaryphysics.bsky.social•599 days ago

If you’re the only one in your building teaching your class, find connections immediately, whether it’s in your district, a professional group or social media. Isolation burns teachers out. Most school admin solutions to this will not meet the need. #EDUsky

steveisaacs.bsky.social•599 days ago

#truth #edusky

aaronengelsrud.com•599 days ago

This is something I’ve found challenging. Being an online adjunct professor makes making connections challenging. I’ve been trying on T, but failing. Too much noise. #EDUsky is the first place I’ve really connected!

aaronengelsrud.com•599 days ago

Plus, I’ll add this: K-12 teachers are much, much more collaborative than higher ed. So much sharing and guidance. In higher ed, we really have very little coordination or collaboration amongst instructors. I’m trying to change that and create a cohort of Adjuncts, but it’s slow progress.

treddtaylor.bsky.social•599 days ago

This is so true, and so related to the talk I'm giving at AAPT on using social media as professional development. Would you mind if I include your post?

msmagaryphysics.bsky.social•598 days ago

Apparently because of your talk, my sister’s friend who was in the audience texted her about it and now we’re meeting up 😅😅

treddtaylor.bsky.social•598 days ago

😂 love this!

msmagaryphysics.bsky.social•599 days ago

Sure, is that the talk tomorrow? So many physics teachers are solo, it’s essential to thriving.

treddtaylor.bsky.social•599 days ago

And thank you!

treddtaylor.bsky.social•599 days ago

Definitely essential. And yes, our talk is tomorrow at 2pm, along with @martastoeckel.bsky.social and @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social

mrodell.bsky.social•599 days ago

🗝️Take time in the beginning to build relationships with students and colleagues. This will help your management and the learning in the classroom!
🗝️Get to know other staff members such as custodians, secretaries, paras, ext...

ilenew.bsky.social•599 days ago

Thanks for posting daily questions, Aaron!

ilenew.bsky.social•599 days ago

Great advice so far! I agree with staying true to yourself and your beliefs about what works for your students and I’d add be a lifelong learner, and take time to reflect and grow.

mrcreasydls.bsky.social•599 days ago

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Lots of questions.

Make friends with the office staff.

Make connections with people outside your dept.

Don't take things students say personally.

Your school district needs you just as much as you need them (maybe more).

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