6 Teaching Assumptions
Even the best of us get caught up in a traditional mindset that doesn’t serve our students well. It’s easier to point the finger at the “broken system” or at the child that “doesn’t care and is ruining my class” or the idea that “it worked for me when I was younger so it should be good enough for them.” After a challenging day in the classroom, I’ve had to ask myself the hard question: “Can I work smarter, not harder, and make a few adjustments that will create a better learning environment in this classroom?”