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James Morgan
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This is one of the best lessons I learned from MaxKnowledge. The short check-in with each individual student as they arrive into the classroom really sets the tone for the rest of the day.
I challenge all teachers to test this theory, check in with them and let them you are delighted that they are there. Wow, they power of a simple task.
James Morgan
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Respect from the student is not just given to you because of your title or perceived power over the students. It's earned over time once the students see genuine passion and credibility for the subject. It's oaky to have fun and be humorous, but I know that there must be a continual flow of information applicable to their career goal. There is an art to finding the balance. I remember when I first starting teaching 14 years ago I had a hard time saying I don't know. I thought I had to always know the answers because I was the… >>>
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I'ts great that you learned valuable tools for the learning disabled. I've worked with some individuals and it's so rewarding to see their progress. The challenge is to find the right combinations of hands-on and verbal still tailored to the individual student.
James Morgan