{"id":101850,"date":"2019-08-14T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=101850"},"modified":"2019-09-26T06:34:52","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T10:34:52","slug":"10-commandments-of-teaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/10-commandments-of-teaching\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Commandments of Teaching"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the push to improve schooling, I think we often lose sight of the fundamentals of having a kind, safe, respectful atmosphere in which to learn.<\/p>\n

I have devoted my research career to trying to understand and influence teachers\u2019 beliefs about students and learning. Time and time again in my research I have seen deeply rooted misunderstandings subvert well-intentioned efforts to improve the classroom learning environment.<\/p>\n

Consider these examples from my 20+ years of observing public schools:<\/p>\n