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Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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Often,I am asked by people I meet, "What do you teach?". My go to response to this question is usually, "I teach kids". I know that is not the answer they are looking for so I usually follow this with the response that "I teach kids to think and solve problems. The subjects I teach are physics, chemistry and currently even astronomy"
When I reflect on my role as a teacher today, in the 21st century, I realize I believe more and more that the subject I am teaching at any point is important, but it is the problem-solving and analytical skills each student is learning that is truly most important. These are universal skills that can and will be used throughout their lives if and when they acquire the confidence that will lead to a comfort level that allows them to take chances and truly challenge themselves.
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Often,I am asked by people I meet, "What do you teach?". My go to response to this question is usually, "I teach kids". I know that is not the answer they are looking for so I usually follow this with the response that "I teach kids to think and solve problems. The subjects I teach are physics, chemistry and currently even astronomy"
When I reflect on my role as a teacher today, in the 21st century, I realize I believe more and more that the subject I am teaching at any point is important, but it is the problem-solving and analytical skills each student is learning that is truly most important. These are universal skills that can and will be used throughout their lives if and when they acquire the confidence that will lead to a comfort level that allows them to take chances and truly challenge themselves.