ABC's

of Teaching

rchitect

You not only the builder of units, lesson plans, and activities, but you are the designer of a cohesive cooperative classroom.

ard

To keep the class interested, you tell stories of your experiences; successes and failures and all points in between.

oxwain

You are at the helm of the classroom. It’s up to you to steer your students in the directions they need to go.

istributor

The assignments you distribute to your students help them to learn new skills and processes.

valuator

Providing a good method of evaluation lets both you and your students know where you are and where you still need to go.

acilitator

You are there to assist students in their learning and skill building

uardian

The children in your classroom look to you for protection and support.

aberdasher

You are a keeper of all things big and small; The top drawer of your desk is a treasure trove of useful objects.

nterpreter

You help students make sense of the world around us.

uggler

You keep a flexible schedule in order to fit everything in.

eeper

You are a holder of lunch money, a tracker of attendance, a collector of permission slips and everything in between.

istener

You listen to the successes and failures that your students have; you listen to hear their interests.

echanic

You are a fixer of all things broken.

aturalist

You illustrate the importance of our environment and how to effectively interact with it.

rganizer

The field trips, the guest speakers, and your lesson plans are all testaments to your level of organization.

rinter

You are the scribe for the words of learners.

uestioner

You ask thought provoking questions which lead students to knowledge.

ole Model

You are the person your students look up to; You provide them with a positive image in the classroom

toker

Occasionally, the flames of knowledge need to be stoked for encouragement.

echnician

You stop the VCR from flashing 12:00; You replace the printer’s ink cartridge; You make the computer program work.

mpire

You create the atmosphere of equity, fairness, and consistency.

iewer

You keep a watchful eye out for those who need extra help or encouragement.

itness

You watch as children evolve into learners.

erox Specialist

You take the situation in stride when the copier jams and you need to fix it.

ourself

Let students see you for who you are; they can learn from your stories and experiences.

ealot

Your profession is the most important there is; You are enthusiastic and eager about teaching.