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Jim's Five P's for a Successful Teaching Career                             Part III: Passion

3/28/2015

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Five P's for a Successful Teaching Career

No beating around the bush. Here are my five P's to having success in the classroom throughout your teaching career:
1. Pride 
2. Planning *
3. Preparation *
4. Passion
5. Perseverance 
   * Combined post

Part III: Passion

Bringing passion to what you do every day is vital to your success as an educator. Let your students see that you love what you do. 

Right from the start, make students aware that each one of them is important to you. My suggestions include: 
  • Make it clear that each student in your class is to be treated with respect and that any disrespectful behaviour simply won't be tolerated (Tip 10, Ready-Set-Teach!)
  • I can't emphasize this one enough; model the behaviours you wish your students to emulate (Tip 6, Ready-Set-Teach!)
  • Make the learning of your students' names a priority (Tip 12, Ready-Set-Teach!)
  • Enthusiasm is infectious. Be ready to "bring it" every day (Tip 9, Ready-Set-Teach!) 

Students require constant encouragement and you will need to supply healthy doses of motivation every day. Set the bar high and continue to raise it. Laying down a challenge is one of the best motivational tools you can employ (Tip 57, Ready-Set-Teach!).

It's apparent when teachers enjoy what they are doing. Provide engaging lessons and stay highly focused on student success. At the same time, have fun and take delight in what you do every day (Tip 79, Ready-Set-Teach!)

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Lisa
4/14/2015 11:25:50 am

Jim, I really am enjoying reading your blog! I couldn't agree more - passion is an essential requirement in the classroom. As educators, if we're not excited about what we teach, then the kids won't be either. The excitement is truly infectious! And Jim, you are as passionate as they come!!

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Taylor
9/14/2015 03:43:12 pm

Mr. Gomes it was a pleasure to meet you at my orientation to Teacher's College. I can't wait to read your book. I agree 100% that passion is a key ingredient to teaching. One must enjoy what they are doing in order to achieve success. Teachers are the ones who shape the minds of children and set them up to be the best they can be, and part of that exciting them with engaging lessons so that they like learning. The only way you can do that is by putting your heart into planning (another P!)

P.S. I want to say thank-you for acknowledging that you see my passion. It definitely has me feeling more confident in my ability to become a successful teacher.

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