The chapter Leading
From Any Chair was my standout for this week. I see all to often teachers
squash the hopes and dreams of students by their words and actions. I can even
remember times that I said something that completely changed the mood of a
student for the bad. It may not be what is said but in the manner in which it
is said that destroy a student. The conductors were all too often thinking
about themselves and not the musicians. Well, the students are the same way,
they have feelings and they really just want to be accepted.
Lets turn the table for a moment, what if we took the responsibility
for ourselves and admit if we have done something wrong or made a small
mistake. Imagine the impact and influence we could have on our students. If we
are honest with our students and treat them the way we would want to be treated
then things then the student’s attitudes would be a little better. A little
praise and a humble heart will get you along way with your students.
Excellent summary on the importance to take care the things we say to our students. Most have auto-BS detectors, so when we do make mistake and do not admit to them, we lose credibility. :-)
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