From the category archives:

Preservation

Step by step

November 9, 2009

A little reminder…teaching students is a step-by-step process. Days will come when we stumble, fall down, but other days will be filled with the freedom of an unhindered walk! Enjoy each day, each step. After all, teaching with aloha is about process more than product!

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Micromanaging

October 8, 2009

Today, two articles came across my desk focusing on micromanagement. After reading each, I began to think about how common it is seen in the classroom. From my experience, I believe that micromanagement can stifle the joy of learning. Surely, teachers need to monitor students. But, when monitoring becomes micromanaging, KÅ«lia i ka nu’u (achievement [...]

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Teaching “beyond”

October 6, 2009

A wise teacher’s ways, thoughts, plans, dreams must be higher, deeper and broader than his students’. This is the bottom line to KÅ«lia i ka nu’u. He always leads his students to greater heights, deeper depths and expansive horizons. He is the ultimate example of KÅ«lia i ka nu’u in their lives. In short, teaching [...]

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Identifying your students’ hidden talents

September 25, 2009

Ho’ohanohano respects each students strengths and talents. Aloha teaching is not so concerned with how smart students are but how they are smart. Therefore, one of the teacher’s joys is discovering her student’s hidden talents. Here is a simple guide to help you: Turn a compliment into an interview. When an student does an excellent [...]

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Marks of a Mentor: Taking the Long View

September 9, 2009

Perhaps the greatest benefit that comes to those being mentored is that they cultivate perseverance.

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The value of a mentor

August 19, 2009

Seriously consider becoming a living legacy for another.

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The discipline of reflection

July 11, 2009

“Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.” – Peter Drucker I honestly believe that I would be further along if I had implemented the discipline of reflection earlier. Students would have benefited greatly if they had learned to reflect as well. Honest reflection is powerful! During [...]

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