Lesson from the Fire Truck: Choose one of the lessons from the fire service that apply to education and write about why this lesson is importantfor you, for you students, and/or for your colleagues.
When the bell rings (fire or school) we have to be ready for game time. As teachers, we have each others back and support each other in the ups and downs. In a small school, we sometimes team teach and definitely bounce ideas off of eachother. It is important for us to show the kids the camaraderie and how important working together is. We set the example for them and also expect teamwork in our class. We need to teach the students to have each others back as well. When one student has an "emergency" (could be coming from a bad situation at home, etc) we need to let the students know it is ok to help that student with encouraging words or a friendly smile. If we don't have our colleagues back, we are definitely not going to have our students backs!
The lesson that really sits heavy with me is team work. I find too often we try to change education with just one person. We need a team and a team with the same goals. When the whole staff works together for common goals, I feel we truly could change the culture for our students and be the best school we can be.
I we cannot get the whole staff, then start with departments. Have same goals, best practices for students and overall assessment goals. If a department is strong then the relief of easy and hard teachers is eliminated.
One lesson from the fire service that really applies to School Counselors and those working in education is the importance of staying calm and flexible in high-pressure situations. I appreciate this because, as we often say in our office, we work like firefighters, having to put out whatever comes our way. Flexibility in our schedules is incredibly important, and being prepared for a variety of scenarios that could arise at any moment is something we must do in School Counseling. Of course, not the same, but similar to what firefighters do, in different ways. When students come to us with urgent or sometimes emergency situations, we must remain calm. It’s our job as School Counselors to provide support, encouragement, empathy, and attentive listening while helping students find the best solution for their situation. This lesson reminds me that adaptability, and a steady mindset are essential, not only in our effectiveness, but also as we created a safe and responsive environment for students and in supporting my colleagues in the same way.
Teamwork and camardie is something that plays a part every single day. We have got to figure out the best way to work together for our students and their families. We all should be working on goals that have been established and not be afraid to ask others a manner in which to get to the goal. I am constantly looking for new lessons or changing ideas from one class to the next in order to make a lesson run more effectively. I know that corrective feedback is a helpful component to learning and growing. I am always flexible with my schedule when I can be, too. When classes get invited to different programs or events in the community over the time I am to have the class, I try to change times. I know that they are also flexible and will work with me if my schedule of a sudden changes due to an emergency situation or a call to another building.
I feel that if people start to divide and have an us versus them mentality and it can really put a damper on the culture and climate of a building. I try to maintain neutrality and work with everyone in the same manner as I am about what will work for the student. I do not want to get involved in “drama” as that takes away from the mission of the school.
Teamwork & Camaraderie is crucial in school leadership by driving students and improving student and teacher performance. Working together allows schools to move faster towards common goals. Working together gains deeper insights into student's strengths, weaknesses and learning styles. This understanding helps teacher methods to help personalize learning experiences for each student.
The lesson from the fire service that is important to me is decision-making. With the group of students I have in my classroom, the scenarios can change on a dime and I need the support of both my boss and the administrator to have my back when I have to make a decisions in the moment, to allow my classroom to get back on track. I also need to allow my students to make course correction, right or wrong when they are having a melt down. I need to teach them to make this decision without the approval from me. As for my colleagues we need to allows all of us to make those snap decisions in the middle of an emergency without question asked.
The lesson that is important to me is teamwork and camaraderie. Working in a smaller district you do not have multiple teachers for each grade, so you need to work together across grades towards a common goal. To ensure consistency in student learning I go to previous teachers and ask questions and then I pass this information along to the next years teacher. Having a smaller school environment you develope a closer connection with students, too. We like to do Pre-K through 5 activites in our building. The teachers collaborate and plan and them we mix them all up and enjoy learning from each other.
The lesson that is most important to me is teamwork. Teamwork and having the voices of all stakeholders is crucial when making important decisions. Building that trust with families, that you have the best interest of their child, and communicating with them not at them. With our teachers, giving collaboration time to work together to work on pacing guides and to share strategies and tools that have worked or where they could use suggestions. Our students, our students need to be able so share there voice with there feedback being used to move forward with lessons/reteaching etc. All voices need to be valued , heard, seen and this will help build the trust when emergencies arise that the important decisions will be made for the students and staff.
Lesson from the Fire Truck: Choose one of the lessons from the fire service that apply to education and write about why this lesson is important for you, for you students, and/or for your colleagues.
Preparedness and hard work. Too often I hear and witness the fact that teachers wing it. They don't study their curriculum and/or they don't do the work necessary to make sure that the students are getting the best from them - this has included me during certain times of my 30 yrs plus of teaching and coaching. There is the burn-out factor and there's a balance, but it's important to watch during those times to not get stuck in that rut and to bounce out ASAP. In other words - be relentless. Go one more round!
The lesson that is most important to me is pride. You need to be proud of the kind of teacher you are, and your students need to know that you are proud of them. We are in charge during many difficult situations everyday. As teachers, we need to be able to respond to these situations knowing that we did all we could to help our students, and that we are proud of the way we handled it. The school, the students, and the parents are counting on us to be the best we can be. We need all of them to be proud of us too!
One lesson from the fire service that applies to education is that when situations arise, we need to fall back on our training and experiences. This is important to me as an ECSE teacher because unexpected situations can happen quickly in the classroom. Students may become dysregulated, unsafe behaviors can occur, or a plan may not go the way I expected. In those moments, I rely on my training, experience, and the strategies I have learned to respond calmly and effectively. This is also important for my students because they depend on adults to provide structure, safety, and guidance. When I remain calm and follow the strategies I know work, it helps students feel secure and supported. It also reminds my colleagues that preparation, teamwork, and trusting our training help us respond to challenges in the best possible way.
Lesson from the Fire Truck: Choose one of the lessons from the fire service that apply to education and write about why this lesson is important for you, for you students, and/or for your colleagues.
One lesson that really stood out to me was when Brewer failed, he did not give up. He was determined to do better next time and not let he colleagues down. I think this is a lesson for anyone and everyone. As teachers, our lessons may fail or flop. For me, sometimes I have a really tough class. How I react is all my choice. For example, I have a really tough 5th grade class this year. The don't like any of my games or activities. They are constantly complaining, and honestly just have bad attitudes about school. I could easily just throw in the towel and not give much effort with them anymore. Let them sulk and be miserable. But no! I refuse to give up on them. I want them to find little joys throughout the day. Find things that are fun and exciting at school. I am going to be persistent and have a positive attitude with them, because honestly, they need to have someone cheering for them right now!
The lesson from the fire service that applies to education is teamwork. In education we need many people to be part of the team to help kids find success in school. For kids to be successful, they need teachers, other staff, parents/guardians, counselors etc to work together and communicate. I agree with the saying, “ It takes a village to raise a child”.
The lesson from the fire service part in the book that applies to education and to my particular field in my role is where he got the opportunity to respond to his first fire call but as he was getting in the house and getting ready to help put out the fire, he realized he forgot half of his gear. This is something that stood out to me because working with students who have behavioral issues daily, we are constantly putting out dumpster fires. However, there are situations where we often jump into action without thinking about the steps we need to follow such as coming in calm, presenting with a supportive and empathetic stance, and working together to find a solution. Then the fire is still going in fact possibly getting stronger if we're not checking with ourselves before hand. In order to put out fires in an organized and effective way, we need to make sure we're checking with ourselves first to make sure that we don't respond in a way that could not only hurt the student but also hurt that rapport with the student.
As I was reading this chapter, I couldn't believe the similarities to a Firehouse and Classroom are. There are emergencies going on every single day in our classroom. I would take Pride from the firehouse. I want to always be the best I can be in teaching. Furthering my education and training, not leaving one student behind and just always doing my best. I take pride in my job and I wish more teachers in our school took pride in our jobs and realized the urgency. The other way pride comes in is in our classrooms and our actual school building. I wish my school worked together to feel the pride and take care of our school for ourselves and our students.
Being prepared and having a clean and orderly room. I strive to be prepared daily with my lessons etc.. but with running a behavior room, sometimes you just have to go with the flow and assist a student with their emotional needs in that moment. I also like to have a clean and orderly room. Everything in its place, so students know where all materials are and the expectation is to pick up and keep our room clean.
The lesson that is most important to me is pride. The message of our school, our vision, and our attention to detail are so important, and how we respond on hard days really matters. We should take pride in our classrooms, in ourselves, and in the work we do for kids. It’s also important to take pride in building relationships with our coworkers and creating a positive school environment. We should strive to be the best school and have that mindset every day. We are taking care of someone’s child, and I try to treat each student as if they were my own. Part of that pride is not only in how we teach, but in how we show care. It's a good reminder of how saying “I love you” can make sure students feel valued and supported.
One lesson from the fire service that applies to education is the idea of running toward the fire instead of away from it. Firefighters are trained to move toward danger with purpose and preparation, and the author connects this to educators who face challenges head-on rather than avoiding them. Even a phrase you hear teachers and coaches use is that they were "putting out fires" all day which ties into the topic and message by the author.
As a high school history teacher, this means I don’t ignore struggling students or difficult situations. Instead, I move toward them, building relationships, re-teaching content when needed, and finding ways to help students succeed. In the classroom, “running toward the fire” means addressing problems early instead of letting them grow. As a football coach, it means leaning into hard conversations, correcting mistakes, and holding athletes accountable while still showing belief in them. Growth happens in uncomfortable moments, and I can’t avoid those if I want my team to improve.
For students and athletes, this mindset builds trust, they know I won’t walk away when things get difficult. For colleagues, it helps create a culture where challenges are addressed directly and with urgency.
One lesson I took is the quick decision-making and making sure the little details are ready before taking off on the big things. It makes me think of having lessons prepared down to having the resources ready and at hand before jumping into a lesson (even ones I've done before). It actually saves time having everything at my fingertips during the lesson so that it reduces unstructured time students have to wait otherwise for you to get the supply. Students deserve to have their lessons prepared - it helps them learn when lessons flow without interuptions and it saves us the headache when we don't have things prepared. Just like when he forgot part of his uniform - it let his team down. When we as teachers/staff all work to have things run smooth, the whole atmosphere of the school just feels the positive flow.
Lesson from the Fire Truck: Choose one of the lessons from the fire service that apply to education and write about why this lesson is important for you, for you students, and/or for your colleagues.
One lesson from the fire service is that you don’t wait for perfect conditions, you act when people need you. Firefighters don’t stand back and analyze because they prepare, trust their training, and step in to help, even when the situation is messy or uncertain.
This lesson matters to me because teaching is hardly ever perfect. There are always interruptions, challenges, and students who need support right now, not later when everything is planned out. It reminds me to be proactive instead of hesitant, and to focus on what students need in the moment rather than waiting until I feel ready.
For students, this means that they have a teacher who shows up consistently and is willing to step in when they’re struggling, whether that is academically or personally. Doing this helps builds trust. When students know you won’t give up on them, they feel more supported and are more willing to take risks in their learning.
For colleagues, it encourages teamwork and urgency. Just like firefighters rely on each other, teachers should step in to support one another, share ideas, and respond when someone is overwhelmed or stressed. It creates a stronger and more connected school environment.
The one that resonates the most with me currently is the team work and camaraderie. Not being actively involved in the classroom currently, but work in a professional setting and part of a team. Together we all have goals that we have to accomplish individually that attribute to the larger goals of the entire team. If only one person was working towards the team goals, it wouldn't be possible. For me, this lends to in and out of the classroom. We have to work together for the common good in order to make things go smoothly and for things to be accomplished. When people can see that they are contributing to the greater good and those goals are met, they are more likely to continue to work harder to the next set of goals and tasks that need to be completed. It also shows that everyone has things they are good at and we can play to each other's strengths.
I feel like a big aspect of my teaching and relationships with students would fall into the "Accountability and Attention to Detail" lesson. As a teacher, I try to get all of my students to understand that actions have consequences (or rewards) and I try to hold my students accountable for what they are doing. If they go above and beyond, I try to recognize or incentivize them to continue those behaviors. When students do things wrong, I make sure to address it, while also trying to coach them through what happened or what could be better the next time.
I think all of this is much smoother because of attention to details- knowing my students, being able to tell when they are having an off day, being proactive in addressing certain things before they actually happen. When my students know what they can expect from me and what the outcomes often will be (and knowing that I will actually follow through on my word), it leads to an environment of growth and accountability.
As a coach, I also believe that these two things play a huge role in my student-athletes. Working in a middle school, I have built relationships with the grade level of my players, creating an open door for anytime my players are acting up or getting in trouble (in or out of season) I can be another adult who can hold them accountable. Any time I walk into the ISS room at school to bring one of my 6th graders their work for the day, if there is an 8th grader who has had me, they know that they can expect to be pulled out to have a hard conversation about what happened and how to move forward.
In the chapter Lesson from the Fire Truck, an idea I found especially important is the need to be prepared. It’s interesting how we constantly plan and prepare, thinking through all the different scenarios that might occur during a lesson or throughout the day—we even make plans for our plans. However, when it comes time to actually teach the lesson or carry out a “fun activity,” things don’t always go as expected. That’s when the “one more round” mindset becomes essential. When things don’t go as planned, I make an effort to adapt, make the best of the situation, and treat it as an opportunity for learning and growth. I believe it’s important to stay positive and remain committed. I have done the training and understand what is expected of me, but now I need to ensure that I am fully prepared to teach my students using the right tools and effective strategies, so they can be set on the path to success.
When the bell rings (fire or school) we have to be ready for game time. As teachers, we have each others back and support each other in the ups and downs. In a small school, we sometimes team teach and definitely bounce ideas off of eachother. It is important for us to show the kids the camaraderie and how important working together is. We set the example for them and also expect teamwork in our class. We need to teach the students to have each others back as well. When one student has an "emergency" (could be coming from a bad situation at home, etc) we need to let the students know it is ok to help that student with encouraging words or a friendly smile. If we don't have our colleagues back, we are definitely not going to have our students backs!
ReplyDeleteThe lesson that really sits heavy with me is team work. I find too often we try to change education with just one person. We need a team and a team with the same goals. When the whole staff works together for common goals, I feel we truly could change the culture for our students and be the best school we can be.
ReplyDeleteI we cannot get the whole staff, then start with departments. Have same goals, best practices for students and overall assessment goals. If a department is strong then the relief of easy and hard teachers is eliminated.
One lesson from the fire service that really applies to School Counselors and those working in education is the importance of staying calm and flexible in high-pressure situations. I appreciate this because, as we often say in our office, we work like firefighters, having to put out whatever comes our way. Flexibility in our schedules is incredibly important, and being prepared for a variety of scenarios that could arise at any moment is something we must do in School Counseling. Of course, not the same, but similar to what firefighters do, in different ways.
ReplyDeleteWhen students come to us with urgent or sometimes emergency situations, we must remain calm. It’s our job as School Counselors to provide support, encouragement, empathy, and attentive listening while helping students find the best solution for their situation. This lesson reminds me that adaptability, and a steady mindset are essential, not only in our effectiveness, but also as we created a safe and responsive environment for students and in supporting my colleagues in the same way.
Teamwork and camardie is something that plays a part every single day. We have got to figure out the best way to work together for our students and their families. We all should be working on goals that have been established and not be afraid to ask others a manner in which to get to the goal. I am constantly looking for new lessons or changing ideas from one class to the next in order to make a lesson run more effectively. I know that corrective feedback is a helpful component to learning and growing. I am always flexible with my schedule when I can be, too. When classes get invited to different programs or events in the community over the time I am to have the class, I try to change times. I know that they are also flexible and will work with me if my schedule of a sudden changes due to an emergency situation or a call to another building.
ReplyDeleteI feel that if people start to divide and have an us versus them mentality and it can really put a damper on the culture and climate of a building. I try to maintain neutrality and work with everyone in the same manner as I am about what will work for the student. I do not want to get involved in “drama” as that takes away from the mission of the school.
Teamwork & Camaraderie is crucial in school leadership by driving students and improving student and teacher performance. Working together allows schools to move faster towards common goals. Working together gains deeper insights into student's strengths, weaknesses and learning styles. This understanding helps teacher methods to help personalize learning experiences for each student.
ReplyDeleteThe lesson from the fire service that is important to me is decision-making. With the group of students I have in my classroom, the scenarios can change on a dime and I need the support of both my boss and the administrator to have my back when I have to make a decisions in the moment, to allow my classroom to get back on track. I also need to allow my students to make course correction, right or wrong when they are having a melt down. I need to teach them to make this decision without the approval from me. As for my colleagues we need to allows all of us to make those snap decisions in the middle of an emergency without question asked.
ReplyDeleteThe lesson that is important to me is teamwork and camaraderie. Working in a smaller district you do not have multiple teachers for each grade, so you need to work together across grades towards a common goal. To ensure consistency in student learning I go to previous teachers and ask questions and then I pass this information along to the next years teacher. Having a smaller school environment you develope a closer connection with students, too. We like to do Pre-K through 5 activites in our building. The teachers collaborate and plan and them we mix them all up and enjoy learning from each other.
ReplyDeleteThe lesson that is most important to me is teamwork. Teamwork and having the voices of all stakeholders is crucial when making important decisions. Building that trust with families, that you have the best interest of their child, and communicating with them not at them. With our teachers, giving collaboration time to work together to work on pacing guides and to share strategies and tools that have worked or where they could use suggestions. Our students, our students need to be able so share there voice with there feedback being used to move forward with lessons/reteaching etc. All voices need to be valued , heard, seen and this will help build the trust when emergencies arise that the important decisions will be made for the students and staff.
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ReplyDeleteLesson from the Fire Truck: Choose one of the lessons from the fire service that apply to education and write about why this lesson is important for you, for you students, and/or for your colleagues.
ReplyDeletePreparedness and hard work. Too often I hear and witness the fact that teachers wing it. They don't study their curriculum and/or they don't do the work necessary to make sure that the students are getting the best from them - this has included me during certain times of my 30 yrs plus of teaching and coaching. There is the burn-out factor and there's a balance, but it's important to watch during those times to not get stuck in that rut and to bounce out ASAP. In other words - be relentless. Go one more round!
The lesson that is most important to me is pride. You need to be proud of the kind of teacher you are, and your students need to know that you are proud of them. We are in charge during many difficult situations everyday. As teachers, we need to be able to respond to these situations knowing that we did all we could to help our students, and that we are proud of the way we handled it. The school, the students, and the parents are counting on us to be the best we can be. We need all of them to be proud of us too!
ReplyDeleteOne lesson from the fire service that applies to education is that when situations arise, we need to fall back on our training and experiences.
ReplyDeleteThis is important to me as an ECSE teacher because unexpected situations can happen quickly in the classroom. Students may become dysregulated, unsafe behaviors can occur, or a plan may not go the way I expected. In those moments, I rely on my training, experience, and the strategies I have learned to respond calmly and effectively.
This is also important for my students because they depend on adults to provide structure, safety, and guidance. When I remain calm and follow the strategies I know work, it helps students feel secure and supported. It also reminds my colleagues that preparation, teamwork, and trusting our training help us respond to challenges in the best possible way.
Lesson from the Fire Truck: Choose one of the lessons from the fire service that apply to education and write about why this lesson is important for you, for you students, and/or for your colleagues.
ReplyDeleteOne lesson that really stood out to me was when Brewer failed, he did not give up. He was determined to do better next time and not let he colleagues down. I think this is a lesson for anyone and everyone. As teachers, our lessons may fail or flop. For me, sometimes I have a really tough class. How I react is all my choice. For example, I have a really tough 5th grade class this year. The don't like any of my games or activities. They are constantly complaining, and honestly just have bad attitudes about school. I could easily just throw in the towel and not give much effort with them anymore. Let them sulk and be miserable. But no! I refuse to give up on them. I want them to find little joys throughout the day. Find things that are fun and exciting at school. I am going to be persistent and have a positive attitude with them, because honestly, they need to have someone cheering for them right now!
The lesson from the fire service that applies to education is teamwork. In education we need many people to be part of the team to help kids find success in school. For kids to be successful, they need teachers, other staff, parents/guardians, counselors etc to work together and communicate. I agree with the saying, “ It takes a village to raise a child”.
ReplyDeleteThe lesson from the fire service part in the book that applies to education and to my particular field in my role is where he got the opportunity to respond to his first fire call but as he was getting in the house and getting ready to help put out the fire, he realized he forgot half of his gear. This is something that stood out to me because working with students who have behavioral issues daily, we are constantly putting out dumpster fires. However, there are situations where we often jump into action without thinking about the steps we need to follow such as coming in calm, presenting with a supportive and empathetic stance, and working together to find a solution. Then the fire is still going in fact possibly getting stronger if we're not checking with ourselves before hand. In order to put out fires in an organized and effective way, we need to make sure we're checking with ourselves first to make sure that we don't respond in a way that could not only hurt the student but also hurt that rapport with the student.
ReplyDeleteAs I was reading this chapter, I couldn't believe the similarities to a Firehouse and Classroom are. There are emergencies going on every single day in our classroom.
ReplyDeleteI would take Pride from the firehouse. I want to always be the best I can be in teaching. Furthering my education and training, not leaving one student behind and just always doing my best. I take pride in my job and I wish more teachers in our school took pride in our jobs and realized the urgency. The other way pride comes in is in our classrooms and our actual school building. I wish my school worked together to feel the pride and take care of our school for ourselves and our students.
Being prepared and having a clean and orderly room. I strive to be prepared daily with my lessons etc.. but with running a behavior room, sometimes you just have to go with the flow and assist a student with their emotional needs in that moment. I also like to have a clean and orderly room. Everything in its place, so students know where all materials are and the expectation is to pick up and keep our room clean.
ReplyDeleteThe lesson that is most important to me is pride. The message of our school, our vision, and our attention to detail are so important, and how we respond on hard days really matters. We should take pride in our classrooms, in ourselves, and in the work we do for kids. It’s also important to take pride in building relationships with our coworkers and creating a positive school environment. We should strive to be the best school and have that mindset every day. We are taking care of someone’s child, and I try to treat each student as if they were my own. Part of that pride is not only in how we teach, but in how we show care. It's a good reminder of how saying “I love you” can make sure students feel valued and supported.
ReplyDeleteOne lesson from the fire service that applies to education is the idea of running toward the fire instead of away from it. Firefighters are trained to move toward danger with purpose and preparation, and the author connects this to educators who face challenges head-on rather than avoiding them. Even a phrase you hear teachers and coaches use is that they were "putting out fires" all day which ties into the topic and message by the author.
ReplyDeleteAs a high school history teacher, this means I don’t ignore struggling students or difficult situations. Instead, I move toward them, building relationships, re-teaching content when needed, and finding ways to help students succeed. In the classroom, “running toward the fire” means addressing problems early instead of letting them grow. As a football coach, it means leaning into hard conversations, correcting mistakes, and holding athletes accountable while still showing belief in them. Growth happens in uncomfortable moments, and I can’t avoid those if I want my team to improve.
For students and athletes, this mindset builds trust, they know I won’t walk away when things get difficult. For colleagues, it helps create a culture where challenges are addressed directly and with urgency.
One lesson I took is the quick decision-making and making sure the little details are ready before taking off on the big things. It makes me think of having lessons prepared down to having the resources ready and at hand before jumping into a lesson (even ones I've done before). It actually saves time having everything at my fingertips during the lesson so that it reduces unstructured time students have to wait otherwise for you to get the supply. Students deserve to have their lessons prepared - it helps them learn when lessons flow without interuptions and it saves us the headache when we don't have things prepared. Just like when he forgot part of his uniform - it let his team down. When we as teachers/staff all work to have things run smooth, the whole atmosphere of the school just feels the positive flow.
ReplyDeleteLesson from the Fire Truck: Choose one of the lessons from the fire service that apply to education and write about why this lesson is important for you, for you students, and/or for your colleagues.
ReplyDeleteOne lesson from the fire service is that you don’t wait for perfect conditions, you act when people need you. Firefighters don’t stand back and analyze because they prepare, trust their training, and step in to help, even when the situation is messy or uncertain.
This lesson matters to me because teaching is hardly ever perfect. There are always interruptions, challenges, and students who need support right now, not later when everything is planned out. It reminds me to be proactive instead of hesitant, and to focus on what students need in the moment rather than waiting until I feel ready.
For students, this means that they have a teacher who shows up consistently and is willing to step in when they’re struggling, whether that is academically or personally. Doing this helps builds trust. When students know you won’t give up on them, they feel more supported and are more willing to take risks in their learning.
For colleagues, it encourages teamwork and urgency. Just like firefighters rely on each other, teachers should step in to support one another, share ideas, and respond when someone is overwhelmed or stressed. It creates a stronger and more connected school environment.
The one that resonates the most with me currently is the team work and camaraderie. Not being actively involved in the classroom currently, but work in a professional setting and part of a team. Together we all have goals that we have to accomplish individually that attribute to the larger goals of the entire team. If only one person was working towards the team goals, it wouldn't be possible. For me, this lends to in and out of the classroom. We have to work together for the common good in order to make things go smoothly and for things to be accomplished. When people can see that they are contributing to the greater good and those goals are met, they are more likely to continue to work harder to the next set of goals and tasks that need to be completed. It also shows that everyone has things they are good at and we can play to each other's strengths.
ReplyDeleteI feel like a big aspect of my teaching and relationships with students would fall into the "Accountability and Attention to Detail" lesson. As a teacher, I try to get all of my students to understand that actions have consequences (or rewards) and I try to hold my students accountable for what they are doing. If they go above and beyond, I try to recognize or incentivize them to continue those behaviors. When students do things wrong, I make sure to address it, while also trying to coach them through what happened or what could be better the next time.
ReplyDeleteI think all of this is much smoother because of attention to details- knowing my students, being able to tell when they are having an off day, being proactive in addressing certain things before they actually happen. When my students know what they can expect from me and what the outcomes often will be (and knowing that I will actually follow through on my word), it leads to an environment of growth and accountability.
As a coach, I also believe that these two things play a huge role in my student-athletes. Working in a middle school, I have built relationships with the grade level of my players, creating an open door for anytime my players are acting up or getting in trouble (in or out of season) I can be another adult who can hold them accountable. Any time I walk into the ISS room at school to bring one of my 6th graders their work for the day, if there is an 8th grader who has had me, they know that they can expect to be pulled out to have a hard conversation about what happened and how to move forward.
In the chapter Lesson from the Fire Truck, an idea I found especially important is the need to be prepared. It’s interesting how we constantly plan and prepare, thinking through all the different scenarios that might occur during a lesson or throughout the day—we even make plans for our plans. However, when it comes time to actually teach the lesson or carry out a “fun activity,” things don’t always go as expected. That’s when the “one more round” mindset becomes essential. When things don’t go as planned, I make an effort to adapt, make the best of the situation, and treat it as an opportunity for learning and growth. I believe it’s important to stay positive and remain committed. I have done the training and understand what is expected of me, but now I need to ensure that I am fully prepared to teach my students using the right tools and effective strategies, so they can be set on the path to success.
ReplyDelete