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How to Put More Pizzazz Into Your Teaching...  By Mike Moore

A teacher with pizzazz has a fundamental respect for the opinions of other people. And when that comes across, your students warm up to you, and can be free and comfortable to disagree. Remember no one has a monopoly on wisdom and insight.

 

We’ve got to be able to allow our students to challenge us without

becoming upset or angry or threatened. We're not there to teach students what to think but how to think and how to think involves being bold enough to challenge and disagree.

So a teacher with pizzazz is bold enough to stand up and express their opinions but express them in a way that is not going to deny the authenticity and the validity of the opinions of others.

Your opinions will add to the debate on any topic. I have been in the classrooms of teachers who were terrific until somebody stood up and challenged them. As soon as the challenge was issued they became defensive, venomous ,reactionary and used the power of their platform to shoot down the “offending” member of the class.

 

We should always be confident enough in our opinions and our own background and experience that we don't have to shoot down the opinions and ideas of others when they happen to disagree with ours. A pizzazzed teacher has this ability in my opinion.

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Ten Ways to Become a Magnetic Storyteller By Mike Moore

People love to be told stories but are easily turned off when they are told poorly.

Here are ten effective tips to make sure your stories are told well and captivate

your listeners.

1. Be on the lookout for stories throughout your day. Stories are everywhere so

carry a notepad with you and jot the storyline down in point form. Flesh it out

later.

2. Know the story you are going to tell.

3. Keep it short, crisp and flowing.

4. Don’t be afraid to make it your own.

5. Tell the story don’t read it. Anyone can read a story not everyone can tell a

story well.

6. Use your voice for dramatic effect.

7. Never let a story drag on and on.

8. Don’t get bogged down with detail.

9. Insert stories into general conversation whenever you get the chance.

I heard the other day...

I read in the paper recently about...

I saw a man/woman in the coffee shop and....

These are just a few of the many ways to insert your story into conversation.

10. Never explain your story to your listeners. Let the story speak for itself.

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A Student Motivating Verse

I thought you might like this little verse my wife used to motivate her students.

Good, Better, Best
Never let it rest
Until your good is better
And your better's best.

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How to Preach to Your Students and Have Them Love It

There are three things that all young people strongly dislike. 1. Being preached at 2. Being put down by others, especially parents and teachers 3. Being yelled at

As teachers we know how difficult it can be to refrain from doing all three. When we're angry things just come out and we regret them right after the deed is done. Thank God for the phrase "I'm sorry."  

We all seem to have a strong tendency to preach at our kids. And why shouldn't we? We were on the receiving end of preaching for a long time when we were kids. Now it's our turn.

The main reason why we should never preach at our students is this: It doesn't work. As much as we want them to listen and follow our words of wisdom and advice, they won't.   Well friends I have found the secret to preaching without them considering it preaching. In fact they will actually enjoy it and it will do a lot to bond you to one another.   "What's the secret?" I hear you asking excitedly! It's quite simple. Storytelling.

A Life Lesson Story For Teachers

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Storytelling is an invaluable  skill for teachers, speakers and parents. We never give up our love for stories. Here is one for you to try out with your class, audience or family.

Two Merchants
In an ancient and far away city there lived two successful and
very competitive merchants who hated one another and were
constantly trying to better each other.
One night a messenger from God  visited one of the merchants
and told him that he was instructed to grant him one wish and
one wish only.
There was only one condition attached to the granting of the
wish. Whatever the merchant wished for,the other merchant
would receive double his wish.
The merchant pondered his decision while the angel waited
patiently.
After a short time the merchant looked at the angel with a
slight smile on his face and said, " Make me blind in one eye."

Remember to let the story speak. Listen and ask leading questions but don't preach on the story.

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Hi Teachers. One of the greatest skills a teacher can develop is the art of telling effective stories. We all love stories and listen to and tell thousands every year. I would like to direct you to my free offer of five stories from my collection to get you going on the road to becoming a more effective storyteller. Visit here to get your stories. If you'd like to see how I use audience participation to tell a story visit here Take care. Mike

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