The Ripple effect in my teaching practice I have read and realised over the past couple of weeks, especially with the impact I am having with my new entrants that the words and actions I choose with my students today can have far-reaching implications. How far can my ripples go? As teachers, we make micro-decisions in our classrooms constantly. We’re always analysing and trying to do what’s right for our students. In a short period of time, we might think … Is she having a hard day? Maybe she needs a pat on the back and some encouragement. He is not focussed and very needy today. Maybe I can work with him one on one. I overheard her saying she is not a good reader. Maybe I can give her a book about something she enjoys. We often forget the decision we made no matter how small but the impact of them can last a lifetime. They’re like the ripples in a pond. When you throw a rock in calm water, the ripples cascade outward and change the water for a long ...
Year 4/5 teacher and Team leader for Year 4-6 at Glen Taylor School on Auckland, New Zealand