Today's class was not what I was expecting. I expected to walk into a class full of computers and to learn about how to format and create visual maps or something of the sort. I did not expect much of a discussion. While this class would have been perfectly fine with me, I was pleasantly surprised that the class was a discussion and an inspiring one at best.
I got so much out of today's class and most of it wasn't about technology! (Although I'm sure technology is to come.) I'm a big believer in positive psychology. I do think that what you think, you become. But, I have not related that to my students lives. What I think about them they become. The quote that I liked today was, "It is what you think it is." It is true. Our students will only be what we think they are. We have to believe in them for them to believe in themselves. We have to think that they are able, intelligent, and can in order for that to be true. I have always believed in the full potential of my students, but now I need to really put it out there and make sure that I am conscious about that. I need to be conscious of "How I see you see me." That is so important. We need to see our students in a positive light because they see us and they know what we think of them and what we think that they can do.
I feel like today was so motivational. We have to be so selfless as teachers. We have to leave the baggage at the door, walk into the classroom and be the best teachers (or learners working with learners) that we can be. I've doubted myself and my career choice in the past 3 weeks because of the commitment and load that teachers have to take on. But, today made me certain again and I am so inspired!
"Every person wants one thing. Validation."
"Savor the day."
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