Wright's Law Video
Why does Mr. Wright’s student love him so much? I have watched this video several times and one could list several reasons why his students love him and his class. If one would like to also be loved and respected in any job, profession, or sport you can emulate these traits of Mr. Wright. He is positive, enthusiastic, and compassionate.
Let’s first look at enthusiastic. I’m a lifelong teacher so I really appreciate this video. As a teacher Mr. Wright could show up and hand out some great worksheets, complete a great PowerPoint and his job would be done. Instead, he is so enthusiastic, and passionate about physics that he has crazy demonstrations. How can you not love a class with fire, explosions, and a bed of nails? He goes a step beyond and very enthusiastically presents his material. I have learned from teaching many years that students know when you are faking it and just going through the motions. Students don’t like these types of teachers. Instead, students love teachers that love their subject and want their students to learn to love this same subject. Enthusiasm is contagious. If you love physics and want your students love physics then you are going to have to do something a little different and beyond what an average teacher will present. People are attracted to this.
•Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity. -Bo Bennett
•Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn. -John Wesley (1703-1791)
Like any other character trait enthusiasm is one you can grow and cultivate in your life. Listen to your own language, are you enthusiastic and positive when you speak to others of negative and depressing to be around. You can choose to be positive.
The other reason Mr. Wright’s students love him is because he is compassionate towards them. They all know that he cares for them and wants them all to succeed in life. This cannot be faked. People are drawn to others when they know that they care for them. Like enthusiasm, compassion is contagious. When you watch the video you know that he cares deeply for his son with Jourbert syndrome and also cares deeply for his students. Again, this is trait that you can develop in your life. It is a choice to care for the people in your life or not.
The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.
Albert Schweitzer
By compassion we make others' misery our own, and so, by relieving them, we relieve ourselves also |
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What does this have to do with motivation? After watching this video I’m motivated to go the extra mile in my classroom and to have compassion for my students. This can be as easy as just saying good morning to them each morning as they pass in the hallway. I can think of ways to present my material that is fun and exciting. I’m motivated to be more like Mr. Wright each day to my students, my family, and my coworkers
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