Chapter 3 - Expect to Get Your Students There
The thought in the opening of this chapter is universal-" I know how to teach my class, but how do I motivate my students to want to learn?"High expectations are the keybut reaching every child at their ability level is the challenge. Teacher belief and values are so critical. The Pygmalion Effect is a great example on page 82. The statement on page 84 "Remember That It Is Ultimately About You, Not the Students", Ithink says it all. The dialogue between the author and Katherine on page 86 and 87 is common.Try This on page 88 will be something we will be doing more of this year-utilizing our teacher talents withtin our building. Page 88- The book "Good to Great" is one of my favorites and have it in my office if anyone would like to read it. Interesting about the Stockdale Paradox. Heading on page 91 is so true - Adopt an Unwavering Faith in Yourself and in the Importance of Your Work. It talks about reflection on page 92, how often do we hear about this? Try This 0n page 95- " Why Did We Get into Teaching in the First Place?"Look at the four questions we need to ask ourselves on page 96 Try This - page 99-Deny yourself the option of failure. In closing the four statements on page 101are great