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Listen, Encourage, and Smile
By Susan Kraul
The demands on teachers are countless, and we often wonder
how we can accomplish all that is expected of us. But student
achievement is the key to our success. While content knowledge
is important, most of us remember a special teacher for other
qualities including their ability to listen, encourage, and
smile! So please:
Listen:
- to what is implied as well as what is said
- without contradicting
or interrupting
- with empathy and interest
Encourage:
- with genuine praise
- with patience and understanding
- with support and a pat
on the back
Smile:
- to ease tension
- to encourage a reluctant learner
- to welcome students
Reprinted from: http://www.tfn.net/palc/resources/volunteers/listen.htm
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