We can all agree that the best way to teach behavior to students is to model that behavior, so it is clear that modeling how to stay motivated is the challenge we as teachers face to push our students to greatness. However, what isn't clear are the steps to staying motivated. In his video "Be Unrealistic and the Best of Will Smith - #MentorMeWill", Evan Carmichael shares the wisdom of actor Will Smith regarding motivation and work ethic.
Either "you're getting off first, or I will die". In short, he means that he will never be out worked. I feel that there is something very pure about this idealism. It is so easy to say that " ______ is just smarter" or "_______ else is just more talented". When students get frustrated with someone else's results, I will encourage them (and all other students) to instead say "______ just works harder."
The reason why I choose this video for my last "Rethinking Education" reflection is because I wanted to share a video that I watch when I need a reminder of what it means to be successful and motivated. As a teacher candidate, it is very hard to stay motivated. In fact, last night I felt the thoughts that I should give up creeping around me. My decision will ultimately be a testament to how I teach my students and how much I will give to my students. When my students need the pep talk, I will be sharing with them this video as well.
Carmichael, Evan. [Evan Carmichael]. (2016, July 23). Be Unrealistic and the Best of Will Smith MOTIVATION - #MEntorMeWill. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UptTQxfj9XI.
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Elaine Alluin
11/21/2016 08:54:52 pm
Hi Will,
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Holly
11/28/2016 03:54:06 pm
Will,
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