Teaching and Presents

So I had a really hard time with this post, I really didnt know where to go with this idea. A metaphor about teaching and learning I found to be difficult to come up with. After reading over others ideas, I began to understand where to go with this idea. Although i'm not exactly sure if this is what connecting this means, but I feel like teaching and learning can be like un-wrapping a present.

You first take the ideas that you have of creating your classroom and the school you want, this would be the entire package the present. You then begin to understand the students in the classroom and the atmosphere in which they would like to create, unveiling their personalities, where you then can begin to teach, this would be UN-doing the tie.

You then begin to understand the dynamics of the students and learn to work with the community and families to create your learning environment. This would be taking the tape off the package. After you have taken the tape off you are now able to fully dive into your teaching, you have created the classroom structure and you are now unfolding your own teaching dynamics setting the tone for the rest of the learning experience. This is taking the wrapping off and unveiling the package.

I think of education as something special and a good teacher and classroom is like being presented with a gift almost. If you are able to create a room in which students feel comfortable and free to learn, you have created a special and safe classroom.