I know that there are many on staff who are anxiously awaiting the release of the 3rd Season of Ted Lasso-I am one of those people. This week an article titled “5 Lessons For Teachers From Ted Lasso” landed in my inbox. As a huge fan of the show I clicked on the link and was moved by these 5 takeaways:
Subject Matter Expertise Isn’t Everything
Curiosity Is Key
Don’t be afraid to incorporate ideas from others
Positivity Isn’t Always A Miracle Cure
Winning Isn’t Everything
The above principles are evident in EMS classes every single day. Our staff consistently empower students by nurturing their voice, seeking their feedback, and by always being willing to adapt and incorporate suggestions from colleagues and students when it is in the best interest of learning. Our staff- teachers, paraeducators, administrators, and support staff have collectively committed themselves to building deep and meaningful relationships with students each and every day. Sometimes this means that we excuse an assignment or provide a student with a shoulder to cry on or a pep talk to pick them up. Other times it means holding firm and asking students to redo a test, to be more respectful, or to come after school even when it would be easier not to. Thank you for your willingness to always consider the whole child when making decisions about how to support EMS students. Though at times thank yous are forgotten, your efforts continue to have an everlasting impact on the entire EMS community.
Written by: Brent Truchon, EMS Instructional Coach
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.