tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949798039899938094.post1777470039021056226..comments2013-11-25T09:05:45.457-08:00Comments on The Old Writing Gift: Love in the ClassroomJohn Paul McKinneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12426192694972130205noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949798039899938094.post-62113208622142604332011-07-07T08:24:45.653-07:002011-07-07T08:24:45.653-07:00Thanks, anonymous. You're right; teachers are...Thanks, anonymous. You're right; teachers are busy doing their job, but must appreciate the "mini encouragements."John Paul McKinneyhttp://www.thewritinggift.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949798039899938094.post-46534230129377795602011-07-05T20:08:12.370-07:002011-07-05T20:08:12.370-07:00Unaware of the positive impact, yet highly aware o...Unaware of the positive impact, yet highly aware of trying to create a positive impact. I think most teachers get caught up in creating the impact, that they don't take a moment to look and see how it is affecting the students and their families. How do they know if what they are doing is actually working? Data, happy students, and sweet notes of thanks, "you rock", or any other mini encouragements from parents and students!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949798039899938094.post-23729180570754891822011-06-30T13:26:52.074-07:002011-06-30T13:26:52.074-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.This comment has been removed by the author.John Paul McKinneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12426192694972130205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949798039899938094.post-91170453149220858032011-06-28T13:10:37.072-07:002011-06-28T13:10:37.072-07:00Martin, That's a good idea to have the childre...Martin, That's a good idea to have the children help you thank the teachers.<br>Dean, I think you've nailed it with your observation lumping all teachers into one group.<br>Thank you both.John Paul McKinneyhttp://www.thewritinggift.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949798039899938094.post-36214134497417672522011-06-28T12:17:25.142-07:002011-06-28T12:17:25.142-07:00Teaching is one profession that tends to lump all ...Teaching is one profession that tends to lump all its members into one group. Tenure has long been under attack. I've seen the same attitudes and stereotypes in other instructional areas I've encountered. While there are certainly those in any field who really need to considered sub-standard, there are just as many who continue on unheralded by their peers, or those they serve. <br><br>It's unfortunate that unless someone finally spills the beans, as you have done, many worthy and highly successful teachers never know the true impact they have made. <br><br>It's great that you've helped fill that void.Dean K Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846624912452227191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949798039899938094.post-27953129394153247942011-06-27T21:30:23.792-07:002011-06-27T21:30:23.792-07:00I think what makes it difficult is that there'...I think what makes it difficult is that there's typically no good mechanism for constructive student feedback. Either the children are not aware of what makes them respond positively to a teacher or they don't have the skills to express it. Perhaps parents should tke a more active roll in this. In fact, I think I'm going to take some time and write thank you notes to all the kids teachers this week (with input from the children!)Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07259113156467449144noreply@blogger.com