Advice for Student Teachers

The following is my advice for student teachers.

• Understand your students by listening to them. They will let you know if you need to explain or re-teach a lesson. They will be the ones who will let you know if the lesson connects or not.
• Show patience. Remember that each student learns differently.
• Greet your students by saying "Good Morning" or "Good Afternoon" at the beginning of each class. Just by saying these few words can set the mood for the rest of the class period.
• If you want respect from the students you must show them respect. Saying "thank you" or "excuse me" will go a long way.
• Get to know your students names right from the beginning. It will make the students fill important that you have taken the time to learn their names.
• Wear a smile. You may not know how a students' day has been, but showing this small gesture can make them fill so much better.
• Show that you care. At times just showing that you care what is happening in a students' life can make a difference.
• Enjoy the students. Talk with them. Laugh with them. Listen to them. It will be amazing what you will learn from them.