Blog Assignment 9

"What I've Learned This Year" by Mr. McClung

Mr. McClung's post has so much useful information. He has seven major points about what he has learned during his first year of teaching. His first point is how to read the crowd, in which he talks about making lessons student centered. His second point is to be flexible. He says, "No lesson is ever perfect. The lesson you teach and the one you plan are always different." His third point is to communicate, in which he explains that communication makes things easier around the workplace. His fourth point is to be reasonable. He tells us not to set our expectations out of the reach of our students. His fifth point is not to be afraid of technology. It can be scary, but keep at it. His sixth point is to listen to your students. There will be a shared respect, and the students will know that you care about them. His seventh point is to never stop learning. There is always more to learn, especially when you are working as a teacher.

I think all teachers, whether they are just starting out or have been teaching for fifty years, should read and follow Mr. McClung's points. They are valuable lessons. As a future educator, I hope that I will be able to make use of these lessons. I think a great teacher is one who embodies all of these qualities.