Teacher Metaphor Melissa Mongi MAT Program Summer 2007
The Teacher as a Spotlight
Spotlight: a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous. (
The Teacher as a Spotlight A teacher must be the spotlight to the student
The Teacher as a Spotlight The teacher must shine a light on the abilities of the student showing them all the potential they have inside
The Teacher as a Spotlight The teacher lights the way for the student
The Teacher as a Spotlight The teacher should make each student feel warm and welcomed
The Teacher as a Spotlight The teacher must be a strong presence for the student
The Teacher as a Spotlight Teachers can change their colors and help students see themselves in different lights.
The Teacher as a Spotlight Teachers help students create their own beautiful scenes
Without the teacher, the student would be in the dark The Teacher as a Spotlight
If done right, the teacher can make the student shine…
The Teacher as a Spotlight …and help them take a bow!