FAILURE. So many of my students are afraid to fail. I understand. I get it. But with that fear, comes the inability to want to take risks. How then, do you grow? You have to be willing to accept a little bit of failure as part of the learning process.
Here is a great link for teachers to read and to give to their students regarding failure and taking risks:
Creating a safe space for students to take academic risks
One thing that irks me is when students quit. I don't like that. I have a sign posted on my door that says, "Quitting is not an option!" It isn't. When things get hard, you work harder.
I know that no one WANTS an "F" on their report card. I don't either! But I think the problem lies in students failing to take risks. They then, in turn, lose out on new opportunities and new experiences. You shouldn't be afraid to fail, you should be afraid to look back and regret not trying. Try that new instrument! Run for ASB! What do you have to lose?
So for all of my students, here is a slideshow to keep you motivated. It is okay to fail sometimes. (Trust me, been there, done that...) As long as you get back up and keep moving forward. Don't let that stop you!
Here is a great link for teachers to read and to give to their students regarding failure and taking risks:
Creating a safe space for students to take academic risks
One thing that irks me is when students quit. I don't like that. I have a sign posted on my door that says, "Quitting is not an option!" It isn't. When things get hard, you work harder.
I know that no one WANTS an "F" on their report card. I don't either! But I think the problem lies in students failing to take risks. They then, in turn, lose out on new opportunities and new experiences. You shouldn't be afraid to fail, you should be afraid to look back and regret not trying. Try that new instrument! Run for ASB! What do you have to lose?
So for all of my students, here is a slideshow to keep you motivated. It is okay to fail sometimes. (Trust me, been there, done that...) As long as you get back up and keep moving forward. Don't let that stop you!
Failure from SMARTERTEACHER
Two of my favorite videos about failure and success:
Need inspiration? YOU are your inspiration. If you want something, you have to work hard for it, go out and get it.
"Work hard, play hard!" and "No excuses!"
"Work hard, play hard!" and "No excuses!"