Wednesday, November 20, 2013

A Good Teacher

I wish I could give credit due, but all I know is I got this essay from my Literacy class, and it is written by an 8th grader.
But I love it.

To be a good teacher: one must love kids, love education, be caring, dedicated, cheerful, etc. Yeah, we've all heard it before. We've been writing this essay since 2nd grade. It's what we're expected to tell you in our big, colorful words for our big colorful grade. Sure, I agree. It does take all that. But maybe it takes a wee bit more hmm?

Maybe a good teacher needs passion. Not necessarily for teaching, but for life. Perhaps they need to be rebellious and independent, as opposed to standard issue model A.

I think a good teacher should teach what's in their hearts. They should be outrageous and have fun with their subjects. They should be there to give advice but they should not force it upon those who don't want it. 

A good leader should understand that being free spirited doesn't mean you're stupid and that being shy doesn't mean you have no opinions. I think a good teacher could could let loose and be casual. Let us have our freedoms without losing control. 

They must realize that I am not 4, nor I am 40. A good teacher should never fear a good idea. They should never fear a new idea. They shouldn't be afraid to make mistakes. they should respect me and my privacy, understanding that this will bring respect to them.

A good teacher must realize that we are individuals. They should involve us in discussions and teach us about reality and things that are relevant to us. They should understand that we don't need to be sheltered as much anymore. Now we need to be taught. 

A good teacher listens.
A good teacher learns.

Things that make Molly happy :]
- I get to see Catching Fire tomorrow!
- Snapchat
-Kiwi Loco with long time friends
-my curly hair
-free pizza
-good books
- getting handwritten letters in the mail
- got my visa application sent off in the mail, and filled out my deferral! china for the win!
Civil Defense Caves
Bonfire


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