I read recently in Dave Burgess's book "How to Teach Like a Pirate" that we must engage deeply in what we are passionate about.
As teachers we have to teach a wide variety of things that perhaps are really not our cup of tea, so therefore we aren't that passionate about it. It doesn't mean we don't care any less - it's just.... well you know.
I sat back and reflected on what I teach and those moments of "ho-hum" and how engaged were the students.
Light bulb moment - they weren't engaged.
They were going through the paces just like I was.
Realization moment again - the content might be "ho - hum" but connect to something that you are passionate bout, use a tool that engages you as an individual. Associate the "ho-hum" to something that drives you, create the links, create the passion and create the drive.
Yes it is the end of my academic year - yes the drive, the innovation, the ability to make the links, the creativity is waning.... but to get me through to the end - I am taking the time to develop my passion and guess what?
I am coming up with great ideas for next year!
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