Heart of a Teacher (Excerpt)
Author: Paula Fox
The child arrives like a mystery box
with puzzle pieces inside
some of the pieces are broken or missing
and others just seem to hide
But the HEART of a teacher can sort them out
and help the child to see
the potential for greatness he has within
a picture of what he can be
Her goal isn't just to teach knowledge
by filling the box with more parts
it's putting the pieces together
and creating a work of art
The process is painfully slow at times
some need more help than others
each child is a work in progress
with assorted shapes and colors
First she creates a classroom
where the child can feel safe in school
where he never feels threatened or afraid to try
and kindness is always the rule
She knows that a child
can achieve much more
when he feels secure inside
when he's valued and loved
and believes in himself
and he has a sense of pride
She models and teaches good character
and respect for one another
how to focus on strengths...not weaknesses
and how to encourage each other
She gives the child the freedom he needs
to make choices on his own
so he learns to become more responsible
and is able to stand alone
He's taught to be strong and think for himself
as his soul and spirit heal
and the puzzle that's taking shape inside
has a much more positive feel
The child discovers the joy that comes
from learning something new
and his vision grows as he begins
to see all the things that he can do
A picture is formed as more pieces fit
an image of the child within
with greater strength and confidence
and a belief that he can win
All because a hero was there
in the HEART of a teacher who cared
enabling the child to become much more
than he ever imagined...or dared
A teacher with a HEART for her children
knows what teaching is all about
she may not have all the answers
but on this...she has no doubt
When asked which subjects she loved to teach
she answered this way and smiled
"It's not the subjects that matter...
It's all about teaching the CHILD."
Rebecca Lin 2011 Autumn In USA
感謝你推薦的歌曲和電影，我還是第一次看到呢。我收進博客裏了。
http://blog.wenxuecity.com/blogview.php?date=201111&postID=25752
----To Sir With Love--
a love song/ film --for teacher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG49glGm2Xs
"If you're a teacher, or, if like me, your life was greatly influenced by a teacher...you're going to love this book! The inspirational stories about teachers who made a difference, the photographs, the quotes and Paula's beautiful original poems, make this a gift that any teacher will treasure forever."
-----Mac Anderson, Founder of Simple Truths