Reflection for week Nine

This assigned readings this week were focused on being an expert teacher. Essentially what it boils down to is knowing what you teach, knowing how to teach, and knowing who you are teaching. These are the what, how, and who of teaching. Of course it goes much deeper than that but that is the bottom line. Some key points of interest that I reflected on as I engaged in the learning process was that a great teacher loves to learn and engages in the lifelong learning process. An expert teacher engages her class in relevant learning activities and will adjust her teaching strategy to accommodate the learning style of the class. A great teacher will create a learning environment conducive to learning while displaying a passion for learning and enthusiasm for the subject.