Lifelong learning is probably one of the most critical things about teaching. In my two years of being in the education system, I have witnessed far too many teachers who burn out because they do not continue to learn. Teaching, like many other fields, is constantly changing. If a teacher wants to be successful, lifelong learning is a must.
I completely agree that lifelong learning is attitudinal because you can attend plenty of PFK's and online, self-paced trainings that can be a complete waste of time if you do not take the information back and use it.
The habit that I think will be hardest for me to employ during this adventure is the application part in my classroom. Like any other teacher, I like to stick with what is safe and what has worked before. I have to get away from just getting my feet wet and move straight to jumping right in. If I do not start using these ideas in my classroom, I will be no better than the training attender who sits passively.
The habit that will be easiest for me is finding a creative way to use my new learning in the classroom setting. I am an extremely creative and innovative person. I do realize the importance of technology in the classroom. I will never use the excuse, I don't know what to do with the new things I learn. I have to let this strength build on my weakness to step out of what is comfortable.
One of the most important habits will be using the different forms of technology that can duplicate myself as a teacher. I look forward to learning about technology to include in my classroom that will let students benefit in a small group situation with the technology version of their teacher when it is not their small group turn.
I know there are strengths, weaknesses and important learnings that I will be acclimated to as this course goes on. I hope to find more things to become excited about.
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