Being an educator today requires a lot of training, skill and experience. It also includes knowing about people, having relational skills, and effective communication. Planning, preparation and time management play a big part in the life of any educator. Then, more time is spent inspiring children and reassuring parents that their child can reach specific academic, social and emotional goals. In all of this work, educators constantly build walls and bridges in schools. Educators Build Walls When They ... 1. Fail to listen to others, especially to those they serve like children, parents and those they work with. 2. Think they can "teach" alone and do not need to collaborate with their colleagues. 3. Stay in their comfort zone and do not take risks. 4. Excuse not doing something on not having enough time. 5. Use "if only" a lot. 6. Exhibit an "I taught it and they didn't learn it" attitude. 7. Offer after school ...
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