How do we handle expectations?

Do you understand how your students manage your expectations? Or ever wonder why your colleagues manage staff and work expectations differently? And which of these four temperaments do you see in yourself?

As Socrates said, "Know thyself" and consequently, learn to know others too. This information might help you change some of your students' habits (and perhaps your own). No matter what you learn, note the emphasis on compassion and understanding.

Not Child's Play

Ever ask your students to represent their thinking with a cartoon? It's definitely not child's play. A worthy challenge, it can be fun too.

 "Inside a Cartoonist's World" by Liza Donnelly

Igniting Curiosity...

Remember the science-in-a-crate program? The program has been redesigned by MindFuel. Formerly The Science Alberta Foundation, MindFuel ignites curiosity, critical thinking and imagination in youth around the world. Combining innovative digital resources and real-world experiments, MindFuel creates programs designed to help educators ignite a passion for science in students of all ages. Click the link above for more information.

Do you teach introverts? Don't forget...

Credited to Alec Couros.