Edutopia: "Teachers need to follow their own rules" by Dr. Curwin

   

     The Edutopia article by Dr. Richard Curwin states that "Teachers need to follow their own rules." He didn't imply that the teachers need to set their own rules he meant that the rules for the students should apply to the teacher as well, otherwise don't have that rule. We all teach others by example even when we are not teachers. Or are we all teachers? The answer is yes, we are all teachers in everything we do. Society is constantly watching and treats us according to the rules we follow. So, should we follow the rules we give our children to demonstrate the importance? Absolutely, children need to know that the rule is followed by all. Especially by the adult so the children can distinguish the importance of the rule. Dr. Curwin also states that  the choices of behavior follows values and they are the best indicators of your values.
     Dr. Curwin suggests that for those teachers that need to follow their own rules should start with two easy ones at first.
Be professional. Be on time for meetings and classroom work.
Be a good role model.  Don't do it if it's not what you want them to do.
I find that it is important to remind ourselves that we are the professional not the student. In order for them to achieve professionalism they need to know what it is. How it had been modeled is up to us.


 References     
Curwin. R. (2014). Teachers should follow own rules. Retrieved from: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/teachers-should-follow-own-rules-richard-curwin