1/16/20; Week 02: Response to "Is the Great American Teacher Dead?"
We all have that favorite teacher...the teacher that brought out the best in us, made us think a little deeper, challenged us beyond our comfort zone, made us feel like we could learn anything, identified special talents, created a safe learning environment, or helped us understand difficult concepts. Are these qualities of a "Great American Teacher?" I believe they are. In the article "Is the Great American Teacher Dead?" by John J. Ivers, he shares what he believes are important aspects of a good teacher. While all of them are essential, there are a few that tug at my heartstrings as a result of my personal experience as a student. I will share a few of them and how they influenced me. Invitational Education - creating an emotionally safe and positive place for students where they feel self-worth and value. Having been a student in this, and the opposite, type of environment, I recognized my belief in myself and ability to learn was greater i...