If, Then for the Teacher in You

By on May 5, 2008 in Blog Coach, Education, Marketing with 3 Comments

Just as I believe we’re all contagious (and choose which contagion we spread)…
Just as I believe we’re all salespeople (even if it’s ourselves or our ideas)…
I also believe we are all teachers (whether as a marketer or parent, writer or educator).

This is nspired by Carl Glickman’s Leadership for Learning (via Darren Draper):

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Here’s my input on this meme:

IF, as a teacher/coach:

  • I don’t simplify the complex (Simplexify?);
  • I blame my students for being closed-minded;
  • I don’t ask “What if…” more than “Who else…”;
  • I’m not willing to model best practices up front and out loud;
  • I practice reactive coaching more than preparatory training
  • I treat unequal circumstances equally;
  • I ever “master” and become all-knowing about everything;

THEN I’ve already reached my ceiling as a teacher and hope my students find a teacher still (and always) growing.

What’s on your IF__________, THEN __________ statement?

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  • Cossondra George

    If, as a teacher,
    ~I am not willing to do what is in the best interest of my students, regardless what others may think
    ~I accept less than what I know is the best work my students are capable of producing
    ~I am not excited about the subject I teach, enthused to learn more about it myself
    ~I do not love the grade level I teach
    Then, I am not an effective teacher and should seek different employment.

  • http://www.directortom.com Thomas Clifford

    Hi Mike!
    This post inspired me tremendously! I had to write my own, which I just posted. Thanks so much for sharing.
    Hope this finds you in great spirits :-)
    Tom

  • http://kevineikenberry.com/blogs/index.asp Kevin Eikenberry

    Mike – I read Angela’s blog too – but saw your post first – just now getting a chance to add a few thoughts. You can see them on my blog – http://www.kevineikenberry.com/blogs/2008/05/if-you-want-to-be-better-teacher.asp – Thanks so much!
    Kevin :)

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