Instructions
Read the summary below from Sarah Mackenzie's "Teach From Test". Reflect on the concepts presented and answer the questions that follow.
Summary:
In the first part of "Teach From Test," Sarah Mackenzie emphasizes the importance of understanding our motivations as educators. She challenges readers to consider whose approval they are seeking in their teaching journey. Are we teaching for personal recognition, to fulfill obligations, or because we genuinely want to inspire and empower our students? Mackenzie encourages a focus on the intrinsic rewards of teaching, urging educators to seek affirmation from their students and to embrace the passion of their vocation.
Reflection Questions:
1. Reflect on your reasons for teaching: What drives you to teach, and whose approval do you find yourself seeking most often?
2. How can understanding your motivations influence your teaching methods and interactions with students?
3. Describe a moment in your teaching experience where you felt you were teaching for the wrong reasons. What did you learn from it?
4. Identify one way you can shift your focus from seeking external validation to finding joy and fulfillment in your role as an educator.
5. Create a motivational mantra or quote that supports your teaching philosophy. How will you incorporate this into your daily practice?