How can you reignite your passion for teaching?

Remind yourself of why you chose to become a teacher in the first place. Reflect on the positive impact you can have on students' lives and the joy of helping them learn and grow. Simon Sinek's book 'Start with why' is a powerful book.

I often reflect on the deep rooted reason I’ve stayed in teaching through some of the toughest times… in my early childhood I was so delayed in my development that I couldn’t tell the time, spell or begin to learn my left and right until I was 9 years old. I had one teacher in year 4… Ms Killgallon. And on one day she taught me to use ‘a’ before consonants and ‘an’ before vowels. It was the most significant thing that ever happened in my life. Not because of that piece of knowledge, but because it was the first time I understood anything anyone had tried to explain to me, and I still now remember the feeling of my brain being on fire; feeling like I didn’t have to be stupid; learning how to think. I want to give that gift she gave to me.

Sou professor universitário faz 35 anos, como Tb professor da Academia de Polícia Civil de SP. N?o vejo outro motivo para a cátedra a n?o ser por pura voca??o e paix?o pela sala de aula. Formado em direito pelo Mackenzie, com pós gradua??o (mestrado em Direito do Estado pela PUC de S?o Paulo) sinto e sempre senti o dever e a vontade de compartilhar com os alunos o conhecimento adquirido . Somado a isso Tb à experiência profissional na área do Direito público; Direito Penal, processual penal e Constitucional. é uma forma de realiza??o profissional. Aí está o sucesso! Em suma: voca??o e vontade de ensinar. Além de aplicar o conteúdo programático, vale o bom debate sempre democrático nas salas de aula acerca dos variados temas do direito.

How can you reignite your passion for teaching? When I was in medical school, rotating on the Neurosurgery service, I met a Nigerian resident who was kind, content, and genuinely interested in his patients and the parade of students who came on service. After one particularly tough day, running late after the OR, I asked him how he kept from cynicism and burnout. I’ll never forget what he told me. Every day, after the work was done, he went and sat with a patient and just talked. It took 10-15 min. His anesthesiologist wife would wait. And he would connect: human-to-human. If you need fresh wind in your sails as a teacher, I advise the same. Take a small pause to sit with a student, one-on-one, and get to know her as a person. Just that.

Teaching is a powerful force for good. When we connect with our students and inspire them to learn, we can change their lives for the better. That is the magic.

People often assume that professional learning demands a significant time investment or substantial mental capacity. However, I've discovered that incorporating podcasts related to my areas of interest is a enjoyable and manageable way to acquire new knowledge, reigniting my passion for teaching.

Practice what you preach. As teachers, we often tell our students to get out of thier comfort zone and raise the bar. Teachers must never get stuck in the loop of teach, preach, repeat! There is always a scope to learn, unlearn and relearn. Ignite your desire to learn a new skill, new hobby, new information, or just anything new at regular intervals, share these experiences with students and make your classroom fill up with energy and enthusiasm.

Trying semi-retirement as an LSA after being a senior leader reignited my teaching vibe, so I'm back at the chalk face in FE. Little bit different but new and exciting.

??Fueling yourself with undying curiosity and continuous professional development is the way forward. Not because your student needs it, but because you need some changes every year to make same topics interesting for yourself.

??Collaboration is the most underrated skill of the modern world. Seeking for help and providing help to the peers must be awarded with high level of appreciation as the more you share your experiences with peers, the better an organisation gets.

Tener una red de contactos te permite muchas cosas, no solo de buscar apoyo en temas que uno no domina, sino también para intercambiar experiencias que permitan convertir el aprendizaje en un crecimiento continuo.l

Exactamente, estar en contacto con colegas para compartir estrategias y hacer sinergia, para ofrecer nuestros servicios parte del crecimiento. Como colegas podemos complementarlos y cuando hay una real conexion y afinidad, trabajar juntos para conectar nuestros clientes y apoyarnos mutuamente. En equipo podemos lograr siempre mas que solos.

Teaching is a profession where you have to connect with students to learn more and spread the knowledge. We can invite experts on campuses , a mentorship program, a network of teachers and researchers to connect with others and increase knowledge

Invite a colleague you respect into your classroom to observe and give you targeted feedback on a question you've been grappling with. Visit their classroom. Observing classes in another discipline/grade level can be just as effective to create connections as visiting someone in your own. I like to try to observe all the teachers who teach the same courses I do. Observing someone who teaches the course after and before mine is also really informative and helps me open up dialog with colleagues about what we do and why we do it, where we need to reinforce ideas being taught and perhaps discuss what content we can cut from different courses. Or Share a book with a colleague or group. Read an article together.

Teaching extracts a lot from you and drains your energies both mental and physical. Shuffling between classrooms, handling student queries, resolving conflicts, admin work, prepping for lectures. Half way during my decade long career as a teacher, I realised that I was ignoring myself. I started eating well, kept myself hydrated, at times even took a short 10 min nap, went for walks with colleagues post lunch if the schedule permitted, engaged in fun banter with colleagues and students to alleviate stress, attended events/seminars to network and increase horizon, I did my social media influencer gigs and actively posted blogs. Teachers are self driven, they will go that extra mile to provide support to students, so take care of yourself.

Finding the balance between work and personal life can be quite an endeavor but it is crucial, for cultivating a well-rounded life. The key lies in managing your time and energy, establishing boundaries, and prioritizing the most important tasks in your job. This way you can ensure that you have time and resources to dedicate to both your career and personal insterests. That's the key to avoid burnout and maintain the passion for teaching.

Firstly, if negative self-talk or emotions persistently impact you, consider seeking therapy. You deserve to prioritize your well-being. Secondly, in my experience, teachers sometimes link their students' performance to their own success, causing frustration when results are not favorable. It's crucial not to take it personally, leading to negative self-talk. Instead, view it as constructive feedback, recognizing the opportunity for growth in your teaching approach for that subject. It's not a reflection of being a terrible teacher; rather, it indicates the need for personal and professional development.

Teaching can take its toll on you because it’s continuous teaching l, continuous learning, continuous self-questioning. The goal always being about the students, the learners, sharpening the tools for their benefit. This is when the best self-care made-for-teachers is…drum roll….”feedback”! Make sure to always get feedback from students so that on those days of utter and complete exhaustion you can fall in love with the vocation of teaching all over again.

Including humor and games in our teaching lessons is a great way for the students to learn. Quizzes , flash cards, playing scrabble, spelling bee are some of the strategies that teachers can adopt.. - for a more learning environment - thriving opportunity.

In any profession, following the same routine can lead to monotony. As teachers, we interact with lively individuals who can sense our lack of enthusiasm. Just as yawning is contagious, a cheerful demeanor can be infectious too. To break the monotony, try teaching different subjects or to different groups for fresh perspectives. Watching videos of eminent speakers can provide insights on engaging with an audience. Introducing an element of suspense in teaching can captivate students' attention. Collecting feedback at the semester's end and improvising based on it ensures continual improvement.

I recommend putting your personality into your teaching. Be a person to your students and treat them as people too. That is when real fun and enjoyment happen. Connection and relationships make teaching enjoyable every day.

When designing your curriculum, consider what it is you love most about the subject area you are teaching. Build assignments around those things and use them as connection points with your students. Sharing your love of a subject with your students is a great way to reinvigorate your love of teaching.

??Teaching is not a glamorous job where you shall receive an award or a trophy for taking best session. Neither it is highly paid job. ??After all these nuances, Teaching is still one of the NOBLE professions across the globe for a simple reason. ??The reason is that it build nations and hence, the nation is as strong as it's Teachers.

To reignite your passion for teaching, try this 5-step self-reflection process: 1. Recall Your Why: Reflect on why you became a teacher. Write down your motivations and revisit your teaching philosophy regularly. 2. Celebrate Successes: List your achievements, big or small, and acknowledge the positive impact you've had on students. 3. Set New Goals: Identify areas for growth and set inspiring goals to rejuvenate your teaching journey. 4. Seek Inspiration: Read books, watch videos, or connect with inspiring educators to reignite your enthusiasm. 5. Practice Gratitude: Reflect on the aspects of teaching you’re grateful for, fostering a positive mindset and renewed energy.

Celebrate successes, big or small, with your students, reflecting on the positive impact you've made. Focus on student growth, taking pride in their progress, and the role you play in shaping their futures. Never stop learning; stay updated with research, attend workshops, and embrace lifelong learning to keep teaching fresh and reignite passion.

Teaching is something which cannot continue if something is forcing you to teach. It requires you to believe that you have the zeal enthusiasm and an in depth knowledge of the subject you teach, there are scores of students who look to learned teachers who are ready to teach with all the happiness . Highly motivated teachers get back from HIM .we need ask any thing from.any one. Dividends follow in various forms.

Become a student yourself. Audit any graduate course … learn a new skill … select an instrument to learn how to play … in short become a learner to reignite the authenticity of the learning process!