Reading and writing is a vital part of education for each and every student because it is the stepping stone to all other forms of learning. Reading and writing are fundamental skills that each student must master if they are expected to have success during their educational years. It is important for teachers to realize the importance of their job, they are entrusted with the development and shaping of the nation’s youth, they are not only teaching students for the betterment of their futures but also for everyone’s. Children are the future of tomorrow is more than just a saying it is a reality. There are several important aspects to becoming a successful reading and writing teacher, these include promoting a fun, safe work environment that
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3) Students, as well as adults, have a difficult enough time mastering reading and writing, they do not need to worry about being judged or made fun of. Students have to know that bullying of any kind will not be tolerated within the classroom. It is also really important for children to feel as though they can trust their teachers and the other students especially when it comes to writing. Writing is such a personal thing, sharing ones stories, thoughts and ideas can be very scary for anyone, even adults, and if a child feels that they may be taunted, ridiculed or judged it could have long lasting negative effects. Teaching can also be a daunting and sometimes tedious endeavor so it is wise for instructors to remember that it does not have to be. Teachers can make learning interesting and fun. Keeping students involved and focused is an important art of teaching, if the child is having fun then they will not even realize they are learning and in fact retain much more. By making the choice to get the students involved and making sure that not all lessons feel like a chore educators will find …show more content…
Teachers accomplish this in many ways, by sharing their own experiences, and writing with their students are just a couple of ways that have already been mentioned. Other ways teachers can be an inspiration is simply by listening to their students to “. . .be responsive during [writing] conference[s].” (Fletcher & Portalupi, 2001, p. 49) Listening makes a child feel important and inspires them to want to write even more because they feel as if what they are saying matters. “Be present as a Reader. React to student writing as you would respond to any other piece [of reading]. If [a teacher] wants to affect [and inspire] a student it’s important to first let that student see that his writing – its content, what its about – has affected [them].” (Fletcher & Portalupi, 2001, p. 49) Not only is it the instructors job to be an inspiration to their students but they should also try to inspire their co-workers. An important aspect for a teacher to stay motivated is through inspiration. Encouraging others is a great way to inspire others. For example when a teacher sees a co-worker who has handled a difficult situation with grace it can inspire them the next time they are dealing with something similar. When a teacher is successful and the always trying to become a better teacher it can inspire
3) Students, as well as adults, have a difficult enough time mastering reading and writing, they do not need to worry about being judged or made fun of. Students have to know that bullying of any kind will not be tolerated within the classroom. It is also really important for children to feel as though they can trust their teachers and the other students especially when it comes to writing. Writing is such a personal thing, sharing ones stories, thoughts and ideas can be very scary for anyone, even adults, and if a child feels that they may be taunted, ridiculed or judged it could have long lasting negative effects. Teaching can also be a daunting and sometimes tedious endeavor so it is wise for instructors to remember that it does not have to be. Teachers can make learning interesting and fun. Keeping students involved and focused is an important art of teaching, if the child is having fun then they will not even realize they are learning and in fact retain much more. By making the choice to get the students involved and making sure that not all lessons feel like a chore educators will find …show more content…
Teachers accomplish this in many ways, by sharing their own experiences, and writing with their students are just a couple of ways that have already been mentioned. Other ways teachers can be an inspiration is simply by listening to their students to “. . .be responsive during [writing] conference[s].” (Fletcher & Portalupi, 2001, p. 49) Listening makes a child feel important and inspires them to want to write even more because they feel as if what they are saying matters. “Be present as a Reader. React to student writing as you would respond to any other piece [of reading]. If [a teacher] wants to affect [and inspire] a student it’s important to first let that student see that his writing – its content, what its about – has affected [them].” (Fletcher & Portalupi, 2001, p. 49) Not only is it the instructors job to be an inspiration to their students but they should also try to inspire their co-workers. An important aspect for a teacher to stay motivated is through inspiration. Encouraging others is a great way to inspire others. For example when a teacher sees a co-worker who has handled a difficult situation with grace it can inspire them the next time they are dealing with something similar. When a teacher is successful and the always trying to become a better teacher it can inspire