Monday, August 9, 2010

The Iceberg Effect-Day One of 2010 DOTUSA TeachUp! Training

When you are trying to get to know someone, there are things that you can tell right off about that person (Above the waterline), but there are also some things that you cannot (Below the waterline). In short, this is called the "Iceberg Effect."

Examples of things "Above the waterline" for a teacher you may encounter in your school:

Appearance
Subject Taught
Age
Race
Gender
Teaching Style

Examples of things "Below the waterline" for a teacher you may encounter in your school:

Education
Personality
Attitude
Skill Base
Level of knowledge of technology

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