One of my key takeaways from today’s discussion is the idea Susan shared that “just because we said something doesn’t mean that students have learned it”. It made me think about how teaching isn’t just about presenting the information, but it is about using interactive approaches to help students engage in class, apply the knowledge, and actually understand the concepts. When watching Teacher Man and Teacher Inquiry: Frank McCourt, Frank McCourt mentioned that “the best acting is no acting at all”, and that teachers should be themselves when they teach. I was reminded of a reading I did during my field experience about emotional labour vs emotional work. I think that if teachers can be themselves when they teach, and actually be engaged in both the material and what students share, they may be less prone to experiencing burnout, and teaching can be such a fun and rewarding experience. :)
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