BE YOURSELF IN FRONT OF YOUR CLASS | SHOWING UP & BEING AN AUTHENTIC TEACHER | MENTALLY FIT 2 TEACH
When I was in high school, we had to read lots of ancient Greek tragedies. I hated them. They were boring, dense, and full of problematic characters. While reading Antigone as a high school student, I remember the frustrated debates we'd have about the protagonist's flaws and the real tragedy of the play. Of all the plot twists, layers of meaning, and symbolism one might uncover, I think one of the layers we might all agree on is that flawed people can affect dramatic change. But unlike our tragic hero, Antigone, you and I can use our insecurities, imperfections, and shortcomings as a source of empowerment and reassurance to our young audiences. In our classrooms, we are carefully watched and scrutinized by young critics sitting behind desks. They seek out our weaknesses. They ask us questions that peel back our layers of power and call us out from behind our armor. Our students want to have some sense of understanding about our past, and insights about our future. It's not that they want to be nosey (completely). Many times our kids are looking for direction, encouragement, and hope to navigate their own problems. So this week, I wanted to invite you and all your querks out into the open; to maybe take a break from being guarded, and to just show up authentically as yourself. We do our best teaching when we're grounded in who we are. And our students like us that way too ;)
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11 фев 2023
