This week I began my first week of school (at work) and I also started a new class in my grad program. We're talking about competent communicators. The first person that comes to mind when I think about an effective communicator is a teacher I had when I was in middle school. I think of him as one of my favorite teachers because he found a way to make the content that he was teaching fun for the students. He was passionate about what he was teaching, gave good eye contact and was funny. On a personal level he was honest and showed that he cared about the feelings of each of his students. He took time to really get to know us. He was one of the teachers that inspired me to become a teacher myself. While I have different communication styles, I hope that some of what I learned from him has shaped who I am today.
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story of how one of your teachers was so inspiring to you. That is what we strive for as educators. You make an excellent point in that this teacher played a role of shaping who you are today. As educators we do influence children and we want to influence children like your teacher did in a positive way. I can look back at all my teachers and can say I had a couple that really influenced me in positive ways. I also had some that were not so inspiring.
Hello Laura,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great example of a competent communicator. I like that he offered a warm and welcoming classroom environment that allowed for effective communication. I am glad he was a positive and motivating influence for you to become a teacher.
Enjoyed your post,
Tierra Jackson
Hi Laura
ReplyDeleteExcellent example of a competent communicator. It is awesome that his influence helped mold you into the person you are today. As educators, this is what we should always strive for: to influence our students in positive ways. Thanks for sharing.
I think you examples of what makes a great communicators are spot on. It is awesome when you can see how one person can make an impact in the lives of so many students, it is that passion that creates passion in the people he came into contact with. Thanks for sharing!
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