“In my experience, professionals who are best in any field approach their work with humility. They know that their work is more than just a job. It's an exploration of life. Even on days when they feel most confident, things can go wrong. Sometimes even the good things that happen are a mystery - a surprise. There are always elements outside our control. That's humbling - or should be.” KnowsFeelsShouldSometimesHappensJobsMysteryFieldsHumilityElementsApproachGood ThingsSurpriseExplorationHumbling Author:Carol Ann Tomlinson
“[Students] often have a "We can figure this out - don't just tell us" attitude. In that way, they can be less patient with "traditional" approaches to teaching.” WayAttitudeTeachingFiguresStudentsApproachPatientTraditional Author:Carol Ann Tomlinson
“We need teacher educators who are hungry to learn about and implement contemporary approaches to teaching and learning in their own classrooms and who are reflective about their work with their students.” NeedsTeacherTeachingStudentsApproachHungryContemporaryClassroomEducatorTeaching And Learning Author:Carol Ann Tomlinson
“I have little interest in a surgeon who says, "I learned that when I was in medical school. Why should I revisit it?" or who says, "I've done that operation the same way for ten years. Don't bother me with new approaches." I see teaching in the same way.” WayShouldYearsLittlesDoneSchoolInterestTeachingTenApproachMedicalBotherOperationsShould ISurgeonsMedical SchoolNew Approach Author:Carol Ann Tomlinson