1. UNLOCKING THE VOCATION OF TEACHING
EIGHT GUIDELINES TO GOOD TEACHING

2. WANTED: ENERGETIC PERSON WILLING TO BE COOPED
UP FOR HOURS WITH CHILDREN.
MUST BE WILLING TO HANDLE DAILY CRISES,
WORK LONG DAYS, GET LOW WAGES,
NEGOTIATE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST,
WALK ON WATER AND LEAP TALL BUILDINGS
AT A SINGLE BOUND.
HOURS NEGOTIABLE; KNOWLEDGE OF
MARTIAL ARTS A PLUS.

3. 1. DON’T SMILE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
You are the person in charge
You set the tone in the classroom
Remember: they really want to know what you want them to know, and they really want to do what you expect them to do.

4. 2. REALIZE YOU ARE PART OF A TEAM
Everything has some effect on the “bottom line”;
Keep dirty laundry where it belongs;
Fill in for each other;
Pray together and for each other;
Have fun together frequently

5. 3. MAKE THE FACULTY ROOM A PLACE TO “MEND YOUR NETS”
Stay away from gossip;
Use formal means of communication;
Watch what you say about everyone else;
Be there for each other

6. 4.CULTIVATE A DESIRE TO LEARN
Keep up with the students;
Enthusiasm for learning is contagious;
Share your learning with everyone;
Be a life-long learner

7. 5. STAY HEALTHY Look at your own lifestyle; Stay active;
Watch your stress
Cultivate a sense of humor

8. 6. SEE STUDENTS AS UNFINISHED INDIVIDUALS
Deal with adolescent issues
Deal with the late-bloomers
Realize that this is our last chance at them
They just don’t make lepers like they used to.

9. 7. REALIZE THE POWER OF YOU
Once in awhile use words…
Role model;
The successful adult

10. 8. SHOW THEM YOU CARE Listen, listen, listen Use forgiveness
Follow them
Invite them back
Know when to hold ‘em...

11. Ask yourself (and someone else):
1. What is meant by “the secret curriculum in our schools is in the eyes of the teacher”?
2. What is meant by “the mere act of teaching implies that one wishes the world well”?
3. How do we do this together?
4. How will we maintain our energies to do this?

12. TEACHING IS A GIFT GIVEN TO SOME...
TEACHERS ARE GIFTS GIVEN TO MANY.