Title: Initiative
Definition
in·i·ti·a·tive
iˈniSH(ē)ətiv/
noun
noun: initiative; plural noun: initiatives; noun: the initiative
1.
the ability to assess and initiate things independently.
"use your initiative, imagination, and common sense"
2.
the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
"we have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dictate the subject"
"we have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dictate the subject"
Assignment
You are now beginning your third week as an EAT intern. You should begin to get a feel for what needs to be done in your classroom. You should begin to show initiative in your classroom. The assignment this week is as follows:
1. What does initiative mean to you? In your own words please!
2. Make a list of at least 10 ways you can show initiative as an EAT intern in your field site classroom. (whether you have actually done them or not)
3. Find at least five words that are synonomous with initiative. List them.
3. Find at least five words that are synonomous with initiative. List them.
3. Write a paragraph that indicates some actual things you did during the week to show initiative in your classroom. How did this impact your mentor teacher or students?
4. Why is initiative such an important characteristic for a teacher to possess?
This blog is due on Friday, November 15. Follow the rubric for best results.
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