After listening to what Bob and Darrel had to say, I became much more aware of how political the teaching profession is. Politics are constantly changing, therefore our job requirements and benefits are adjusted from year to year. Some important advice that Bob and Darrel gave are as follows:
1. Be Yourself.
Students figure out very fast if you are a "fake"
2. Follow curriculum.
3. Beg, Borrow, and Steal.
4. Listen to your Grandma.
"Be Kind"
5. Classroom Rules Make a Difference
Be consistent
6. A bad lesson and/or a bad week makes you a better teacher.
Take lesson plans seriously
7. What the hell is a VEBA?
8. Humor humanizes the room.
Those who hate chemistry like to come anyways.
9. Students are generous but not that generous.
10. Administrators are people too and they deserve appreciation.
11. Love your job.
12. Get to know your students.
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