Am I ready to ignite new sparks?
As I continued the reading for this week I considered what I am passionate about...and about the practice of enrollment. The Zanders (2000, p. 126) list the steps to this practice:" 1. Imagine that people are an invitation for enrollment. 2. Stand ready to participate, willing to be moved and inspired. 3. Offer that which lights you up. 4. Have no doubt that others are eager to catch the spark. "
These are excellent reminders to me right now as I feel resistant to going back to work. EMDT is an all-consuming passion for me and I have loved having these past 3 months to focus fully on it! When thoughts creep in questioning how I'm going to finish this degree while starting the school year, I have to remind myself of the first 8 months of this program when I was teaching full time throughout!
Kathy -
One of the advantages you have since you teach music and now that you are almost done with FSO is the ease of which you can follow rule number 2 in your post. I have a sneaking suspicion your kids will move and inspire you in more ways than you thought possible and it won't necessarily be because of the vast improvement in their note reading skill or musical ability (those are givens) but the simple fact that you are ready to participate and willing to be moved and inspired.
After a short while I bet you will see a change in old grumpy assistant teacher person as well as she sees the results of the sparks in the room.
Thanks Drew! However, the part time teacher will be in a different room this year, which is a huge blessing! :)
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