KLEIN's
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PHOTO CREDIT: Nadene Klein at Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite National Park
"Klein, it's like you're all 'Science is great!' everyday..." said a student of mine to me the other day. He's not always the most engaged student, bright but aloof, rarely giving feedback or using his voice in class. So, how did I reply? I simply smiled and said, "Thank you."
When a teacher has a sincere enthusiasm for his/her content, in addition to enthusiasm for teaching, students feel it. He noticed; the others must as well. Even when they don't demonstrate it, students are taking in EVERYTHING. A teacher's attitude is amongst the most crucial for student learning. If students don't connect with you, if they don't feel that you care about what you're doing, they will check-out. Keep students checked-in. Boldly show them that you LOVE what you're doing each and every day. As a science teacher, it's hard not to. My student was right, I do think and feel that SCIENCE IS GREAT, EVERY DAY!!!!! Scientifically yours, Nadene
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2018 has begun. With a new year many people make resolutions, even professional resolutions. We often hear the mantra: New Year New Me. That is NOT for me.
Although there won't be a new "me", this old "me" is going to try new things!!! I have been introduced to ideas new to me that I will try in my classroom. I'm looking forward to taking professional risks and bringing something different to my students. This month I'll be setting up an Escape Room as a pre-assessment for my science classes. I plan to integrate more mindfulness and brain breaks in each class period. Most of all, I'm excited to start using the new electronic science probes that I purchased via a grant that funded them. Every teacher has those notes from a professional development, conference, or observation that we have yet to implement. Find yours and use it. So while I won't be new, there will be a lot of new in my classroom. And after using the word "new" 10 times in this post, I shall wrap it up. January 1st is date on the calendar that reminds us to let go of what does not serve us nor our students and take the risk of doing something we have not done before. Scientifically yours, Nadene |
AuthorNadene Klein, M.Ed. has been an educator for over 25 years. She brings a passion and love for science to the classroom and through this blog to you. Archives
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