Week 2 Reading Reflection

After completing Week 2 Reading, please respond to the following questions:

1. How will you make learning an adventure for your students?

2. What expectations will you set for students in your classroom? What is the difference beween expectations and rules?

3. What do great teachers do when a student misbehaves? What is your plan in dealing with difficult situations in the classroom?

4. What did you find most interesting and / or useful about Johnson's "Do Your Homework" selection? Explain.

Week One Reading Reflection

After reading the Clark, Johnson, and Whitaker readings for Week One, Reflect on the following:

How will you express enthusiasm in the classroom and in the school?
Why is enthusiasm important?

Evaluate yourself: Will you be a super teacher, an excellent teacher, or a good teacher? Explain.

Why is it important for teachers to recognize that they must constantly seek to improve their practice?