Themes
Putting in the time and effort to create a successful atmosphere within the classroom
What is being prepared
Teachers are always seen to be in this common setting
What is a school classroom filled with a group of students
An alternative way to get students more engaged in a lesson
What are creative projects
This is struggling through the hard days and dealing with intense emotions in the classroom while also feeling obligated to support your students.
What is the harsh truth of being a teacher today
This is a common misconception regarding the emotional state of the teaching profession
What is teaching is easy and stressless
Students having an idea or opinion before even entering your classroom
What is a preconception
Your classroom is a disaster, your students misread the prompt and do the assignment wrong, they hate it, and you hate reading them
What is a bad teaching day
Experience in the field makes a teacher a better candidate for the job
What is building up experience for getting a position
Being welcoming to every student because everyone is capable of outstanding achievements
What is hope and passion for the students
Taking time to listen to every student and checking in on them regularly
What is a safe classroom environment
A saying heard from individuals outside the profession when explaining the responsibilities of teachers
What is, “it’s just teaching”
This is taking control of your classroom and de-escalating potentially harmful situations
What is being a mediator and assertive in the classroom
Admitting mistakes were made and making appropriate adjustments in your classroom
What is learning from your mistakes
An additional occupation that teachers participate in
What is coaching
This is when you start without time to prepare and have little material and resources to work with
What is making the most out of what you have