“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” Dr. Seuss
Kindness is the driving force inside classrooms today. A simple high five, how are you doing, or a smile goes a long way with students today. In this video it shows non diversified students engaging with students with special needs. Having "buddies" inside classrooms helping each other can mean the difference inside your classroom.
“Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up.” Jessie Jackson
No matter each other's past, current status, or family issues we owe it to each other to lift one another up, support one another, and give one another positive guidance. In this video the speaker talks to at risk youth about being better than whatever situation the students are currently in. In today's classroom it is imports to understand that not every child comes from that perfect household and may need that extra attention to make sure they stay on task.
“You can’t allow tradition to get in the way of innovation. There’s a need to respect the past, but it’s a mistake to revere your past.“ Bob Iger
With the ever-changing world of technology, we as educators need to stay up to date and try to implement programs that can assist our students. Being able to engage students with up to date technology that may assist them inside the classroom should be at the forefront of every classroom. In this video it shows s fitness tracking system that allows the teacher to watch every students activity level. This is the type of technology that can enhance every P.E. class around the country.
“Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.” - C.S. Lewis
Failure doesn't mean the game is over, but rather a stepping stone. It is important to let students know that they will fail, but in doing so it is extremely important to reinforce that failure helps shape who we are and how we respond.
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." Albert Einstein
Joy is something that should be in the forefront of teachers classrooms. Students should be able to come in and feel appreciated, trusted,welcomed, challenged, and valued. In this video it shows a teacher bringing happiness and joy to his classroom and not using the same boring techniques.