Source: http://hotler.blogspot.com/2011/05/week-3-art-of-possibility-5-8.html?showComment=1305684005784#c8583099080431005396
David, great thoughts on Rule Number six. Teachers can not take herself/himself too seriously. Like you, I look at teaching as a shared journey between the student and teacher. One of our jobs is to try and help uncover talent and develop talent in our students. If we can help students connect with their passion, both school and life become a very different place for those kids.
I have seen it happen time and time again. It is almost magic.
I see so many courses where students just grind out worksheets or workbooks. No passion, no learning, just the bare minimum to get a decent grade and keep the teacher off their back. How sad and depressing this must be for both the student and teacher.
I also agree with you that passion is the most powerful motivator. It reminds me of this quote:
"When work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible."
Great thoughts and insight, as always.
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