Becoming a Remarkable Teacher

My favorite part of the reading this week was the following quote, "Remarkable teachers are aware of the restraints and imperfections of schools. Somehow these teachers see the possibilities more clearly than the impossibilities. They look beyond the things that they cant change toward the young people, learning environments, curricula, and instruction they can change." I really think it is so important to focus on things that you can change rather than things you can't. By doing so I feel teachers can really make a difference in their classroom. Below is a graphic of the ways a teacher should respond to the students needs.

Invitation: One aspect of a remarkable teacher that i feel is one of the most important is being teachable. A teacher should have an attitude toward the students of "I learn when I listen to you". I feel that students would really respond to a teacher that has an attitude like that. 

Opportunity: I have important things for you to do here today. All students need to feel that the things that are done at school are important. If a teacher can make students feel like this students will really put more effort in to their school work. 

Investment: I will do what it takes to ensure your growth. Teachers cant be lazy they have to be willing to go the distance. 

Persistence: There is no finish line in learning. I love this, all teachers should have this attitude. Teachers and students alike will go a long ways with an attitude like this. 

Reflection: I continually ask, "How can I make this better?" I hope I am one of the teachers that is always improving and changing things up. There is always room for improvement.