I've heard it said that good teachers, like good actors, are thieves--constantly taking good ideas from other teachers. But, like Robin Hood, good teachers pass on what they "steal" to others. What ideas in the Molder of Dreams video might a teacher find particularly worth "stealing" and passing on? What do you like about Guy Doud's approach to education? If you were someday chosen "national teacher of the year" which of your past teachers do you think you would mention as having passed on to you something you think should be passed on to others?
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Molder of Dreams
I've heard it said that good teachers, like good actors, are thieves--constantly taking good ideas from other teachers. But, like Robin Hood, good teachers pass on what they "steal" to others. What ideas in the Molder of Dreams video might a teacher find particularly worth "stealing" and passing on? What do you like about Guy Doud's approach to education? If you were someday chosen "national teacher of the year" which of your past teachers do you think you would mention as having passed on to you something you think should be passed on to others?
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The main idea I found worth "stealing" from the Guy Doud video is his approach to each student as an individual. Each one has a story that is unique to them and being sensitive to each's situation can earn their trust and eventually show them that it is ok to be who they are, and accelerate their learning. It can in essence make them WANT to learn rather than alienating them and closing them off even more. His stories from being a child and how each teacher effected his life in a positive or negative manner made all the difference in his self esteem. So starting a student off on the right foot is the key to help them on their path to success.
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As mentioned in my last post, I would mention my 7th grade history teacher, unfortunately I do not remember his name. The video shared several good messages, but I feel that it would be innopropriate to show in todays more secular highschool classroom. Guy's approach to reaching students is simply his personality. He is inherently friendly.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that a teacher should get out of this video and pass on is the idea that you teach the children and the students and not just the content. Guy's approach to education was probably pretty unconventional for his time period. His methods for teaching would probably fit in better now. If I was ever National Teacher then
ReplyDeletei would like to thank my second grade teacher
Mrs. Reich. Her class was the first one and for awhile the most enjoyable to attend and really went above and beyond to involve every student in class.
-Baker Haar
I like how Guy Doud passed on his experiences as a teacher and also has a student. I particularly thought that his insights on how small content seemed once a student told them their problems. It is super important to remember that great grades are not what school is about. It is about the kids.
ReplyDeleteI believe that his teaching style that is ultimately based on love is my favorite aspect of Guy Doud as a teacher. Again, I believe that to be the most important aspect of school.
I would have to look at many of the history professors here at Northern who have made the subject I enjoy all the more enjoyable while extending a certain level of compassion towards me.
Clint Huber
Some ideas would be that making a basic connection with each student.That to teach them more than just the words on the textbook, but life lessons also. I like his approach in education in that he makes it relateable to everyone. He does not apply his lessons to one specific group, but to each individual student that makes his program excellent. Also, a good sense of humor always helps peak peoples interest. My fifth grade teacher taught me many things that failing is not a dead end. That you just found way that doesn't work and you have to kept trying. That real success is not how many times you fail, but the persistence to keep going rather then to call it quits. My history teacher in high school, made history relevant. By explaining how certain laws or acts, affect my hometown. It made history more history.
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I, like Mr. Doud, think that the teachers who had the most impact on me were teachers who showed me a personal interest above and beyond the classroom. And like Mr. Doud, I’m not sure I can recall any specifics they taught me. They were my favorite because they made me feel special and important. His philosophy of REALLY getting to know his students isn’t much different than what we were asked to do in the military. My job as a supervisor never ended when the quitting time whistle blew. I had to know where everyone lived, their phone numbers, their family dynamics, even their financial situations. It was expected of me to be fully immersed in the lives of my Soldiers and I don’t think I’ll have a problem continuing that kind of involvement…I’m a feeler too. One thing about the video that concerned me though, I’m very happy that Mr. Doud received his spiritual calling at the revival he accompanied his teacher too, but I’m pretty sure outside social contact with a minor, even in Jesus’s name, would get you fired from a public school system REAL quick. Don’t think I’m taking my student’s anywhere without district and parent permission.
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