January 18th, 2012 | Jamie Kimmes

5 Things I Learned from a Bad Teacher

As the first days of 2012 unfold, I have been eager for the many changes taking place in my life. I recently moved to a new neighborhood in SE Portland, have been reacquainting myself with my yoga practice, and classes are back in session at Concordia University, where I am pursuing my Master’s in Teaching. It is my Practicum and Student Teaching experience, starting in February, however, that has me most excited and nervous. As I anticipate this next step in my career, I look forward to continued learning and the further developing of my teaching skills. To the past, I look for inspiration. My favorite teachers have shaped who I am as a person and will continue to shape me as an educator, but what about the often overlooked “bad” teacher? What can I learn from the person who filled this role in my educational past and how can it possibly steer its future?

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