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"We teach not only what we know but also what we are. Part of the
ethics of teaching is to realize this responsibility and to become the
best models we can be. (McKeachie & Svinicki, 2014, p.324).
Teaching for me is about providing opportunities for students to
learn, and ensure that they meet their learning expectations. In
addition, teaching in my perspective is about ethics. I respect the
age/race/religion/colour/and background of my students. I am eager
to be a role model for them in the class, and for them to continue
their ethical behaviour once they leave my class.
I truly and faithfully listen to my students and appreciate their
opinions, previous experiences, feedback and ideas. listening is a
skill that can be taught and all opinions are important. Listening
involves many skills other than connected with someone speak. I
show my students that I am interested in what they are saying.
This helps them feel relevant, cared about and emotionally
connected to their class and college. Through developing a sense of
fitting or connection is an important component in developing the
students motivation to learn.
When it comes to a decision, it is our decision as a class not only
mine. Teamwork is something they need to practice and value.
Working as a collective unit toward a shared goal introduces a
variety of skills that will be valuable to students in the workplace.
Such as communication, compromise and collective effort. Through
this, they get to respect each other and definitely feel included and
belonging in the class.
When students disagree with me: I listen to them carefully, I ask
for clarification, I discuss their points, and still we conclude the
conversation with appreciation and respect. It is important that
students learn how to disagree. The best way to achieve this is
seeing me as an example through my daily communication in class.
How I represent a variety of perspectives, mine as well as theirs.
Disagreeing in not a conflict and it will broaden the understanding
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and reflect on the learning process. They will also see the whole
picture and reach their own judgement.
MALAK TAHER
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