DI ROBERTS
Fell in love
with school as a young child, and still
loves it. Driven by the question what makes a person thrive, when they
have learning challenges.
Never take
everything for granted. Why is this child behaving this way? Why does my
colleague do this? German nun under a tree learning poetry. Really loved the
experience of school. Found myself critting teachers whose classes I sat in.
Teachers
College in Graaf Reniet. Longed for my own class with own children and own
things.
Learned not
to judge my parents, who are simply trying to do the best they know how. Lesson
plan for the day was done by 10am each day, despite my efforts to be so
organised.
Relationships:
with children. You are the significant adult in their lives. You are not their
friend. Same with parents. Make sure you are surrounded by a supportive group
of colleagues. Friends at school. At times you may work with someone you cannot
relate to. The answer is to respect the position and leave the person out of
it. Work smart and not harder. Never complain as a first year teacher - comply
and (complain afterwards). Headmaster asked, "Are you a
professional?". Doctors don't stay up at night fretting. Your family needs
your emotional support. Keep balance and humour.
Be fit -
physically, spiritually, mentally. Must FIT in terms of your person and the
expectations we have. External locus of control. We don't overdo affirmation.
We don't sit back, take initiative. Trust yourself to make a difference here.
Trust your team. The leadership to guide, mentor, monitor and stretch.
Don't take
anything for granted. Test assumptions. Plan, ACTION/DO and reflect.
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