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A metaphorical comparison of the story “The Wizard of Oz” to teaching:
An interactive session for aspiring teachersUNO, March 21, 2012
Cherie Haydel Goins, Assistant Principal,
Martin Behrman Charter School, Academy of Creative Arts and Sciences, Algiers, LA
A teacher’s journey compared to
The Wizard of Oz
What’s the symbolism?
What can we learn?
Kansas : Your comfort zone
Dorothy: You (A new teacher)
Tornado : Your teaching experience
Glinda the Good Witch : Your mentors
Munchkin People : Your students
Wicked Witch of the West: The obstacles you will face
Yellow Brick Road : The path to your goal(s)
Scarecrow wants a brain
Tin man wants a heart
Lion wants courage
Emerald City : Your goal(s)
Water : ((sound off))
Ruby Slippers : ((sound off)
Clicking of the heels : ((sound off))
OZ : ??????
“Stay abreast of the latest technology.”
“Keep what works.”
“DON’T screw over your students.”
“Be flexible.”
“Reflect and adjust.”
“Love your students.”
“Take charge of your classroom.”
“Sleep late every weekend.”
“Stay sensitive to the needs of children.”
“Incorporate centers in your classroom.”
“Collaboration is the key to success: Don’t’ try and do it all alone.”
“Don’t over-rely on textbooks.”
LESSONS4TEACHERS
“Your work is more than improving test scores, it’s about improving PEOPLE.”
“Prepare in advance and be organized.”
“Laugh and play.”
“Give children time to express and explain themselves.”
“Pray!”
“Treat every child as if they were your own.”
Don’t’ try to be friends with your students: You are their teacher.”
“Take vitamins!”
“Be mindful of the things you share and the impression you make….it’s eternal.”
“The best teachers never stop learning.”
LESSONS4TEACHERS
Contact InfoCherie Haydel-Goins
Public school administrator, Tech Leader, Advocate for the Social Justice in
Education, Advocate for the Arts in schools, UNO graduate / Doctoral candidate,
NOLA Public school educator since 1992
“Many of the great achievements of the world were accomplished by tired and discouraged people who KEPT ON WORKING!” – author unknown