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Lucky to be a teacher : life-changing affirmations for positive classrooms /

This gem of a workbook expands on 33 affirmations and reflection questions to help readers establish goals, maintain a positive perspective, and remain committed to excellence.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Chickie-Wolfe, Louise A. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin Press, [2009]
Edición:Second edition.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • Affirmations, Elaborations, and Guided Reflections
  • Affirmation 1
  • I believe in the inherent worth of each student.
  • Affirmation 2
  • I make a difference in the lives of my students.
  • Affirmation 3
  • I create a safe and friendly atmosphere in my classroom.
  • Affirmation 4
  • I smile a lot and am very positive in my work.
  • Affirmation 5
  • I say exactly what I mean and mean exactly what I say.
  • Affirmation 6
  • I am fair and considerate of my studentsâ€? feelings.
  • Affirmation 7
  • I am creative and competent. Affirmation 8
  • I realize that teaching is a profession of utmost importance.
  • Affirmation 9
  • I believe that children are our most important natural resource.
  • Affirmation 10
  • I am a lifelong learner, and my students know it.
  • Affirmation 11
  • I am organized, and I plan ahead.
  • Affirmation 12
  • I believe that teaching is satisfying and rewarding.
  • Affirmation 13
  • I am not the same teacher I was yesterday, because each day I learn and experience more.
  • Affirmation 14
  • I remember how much it hurts to fail, and I am patient and understanding with studentsâ€? difficulties.Affirmation 15
  • I do not take personally anything said to me in anger by a student.
  • Affirmation 16
  • I am consistent and knowledgeable in my field.
  • Affirmation 17
  • I know my studentsâ€? abilities, and I have realistic expectations for each of them.
  • Affirmation 18
  • My students and I become a family.
  • Affirmation 19
  • I celebrate every milestoneâ€?even the smallest ones.
  • Affirmation 20
  • I help my students find academic and personal success.
  • Affirmation 21
  • I model honesty and dependability. Affirmation 22
  • I encourage my students to think.
  • Affirmation 23
  • I enjoy the diversity of my students.
  • Affirmation 24
  • I share positive moments from my class with colleagues.
  • Affirmation 25
  • I know how the brain works best, and I teach accordingly.
  • Affirmation 26
  • I make personal connections with my students.
  • Affirmation 27
  • I help my students make personal connections to what they study.
  • Affirmation 28
  • I incorporate service projects into my teaching.
  • Affirmation 29
  • I welcome change and handle it easily. Affirmation 30
  • I seek and find peace in my workplace as I help build a better world.
  • Affirmation 31
  • I respect my students, and they respect me.
  • Affirmation 32
  • My students and I have fun together.
  • Affirmation 33
  • My students and I learn together.
  • Your Own Personalized Affirmations
  • References