Classroom Success
I was recently reading the January/February 2022 issue of \u201cThe Science Teacher\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\xa0\xa0In this issue, I read the section, \u201cFocus on Physics,\u201d written by Paul G. Hewitt.\xa0\xa0He wrote an article entitled, \u201cA Personal Journey to Classroom Success.\u201d\xa0
There are some central rules to heed, in order to be, an appreciated and effective science teacher:
1.\xa0\xa0Attitude
2.\xa0\xa0Do Less professing and more questioning and listening
3.\xa0\xa0Not knowing everything is okay
4.\xa0\xa0Pace your class well
5.\xa0\xa0Exam coverage
6.\xa0\xa0Don\u2019t frown on the notion of \u201cteaching to the test\u201d
7.\xa0\xa0Exam fairness
8.\xa0\xa0Grade exams in a timely manner and post scores quickly
9.\xa0\xa0Respect is a two-way street