Teach Like Ted Lasso - Are You Doing It Wrong

“Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn’t it? If you’re comfortable while doing it, you’re probably doing it wrong” - Ted Lasso

Teaching is a noble profession that comes with its fair share of challenges. From managing diverse classrooms to adapting to new educational trends, teachers constantly face hurdles that test their skills and resilience. Yet, it is through these challenges that teachers have the opportunity to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact on their students' lives.

Embracing Discomfort

As teachers, it's easy to fall into the trap of sticking to what's comfortable and familiar. However, true growth happens outside of our comfort zones. Embracing discomfort means pushing ourselves beyond our limits and taking on new challenges. It means trying out innovative teaching methods, experimenting with different strategies, and being open to change.

When we step out of our comfort zone, we not only expand our own knowledge and skills but also become role models for our students. By showing them that taking risks and embracing challenges is a natural part of the learning process, we inspire them to do the same.

Cultivating Resilience

Resilience is a valuable trait for teachers to possess. Challenges can be overwhelming at times, but it is through these difficulties that we develop resilience and adaptability. Instead of viewing challenges as obstacles, we should see them as opportunities for growth. I know this is easier said than done and there are times when your gas tank is empty. Taking a lesson learned from failure and applying it to the next go around is a win.

Inspiring Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. By adopting a growth mindset, teachers can view challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth.

When faced with a challenge, ask yourself, "What can I learn from this?" Embrace the opportunity to acquire new knowledge or skills.

Remember, even the most experienced teachers were once beginners facing their own set of challenges. It is through perseverance and a belief in our own potential that we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way. It wasn’t until I was in my fifth year of teaching that I finally felt a little comfortable.

Encouraging Innovation

Challenges often ignite our creativity and push us to think outside the box. We can use these opportunities to innovate and find new ways to engage our students.

Make a commitment to experiment with teaching methods. Encourage your students to think critically, problem-solve, and collaborate. Embrace technology and incorporate it into your lessons to enhance learning experiences. By embracing challenges, we can create an environment that fosters innovation and prepares our students for the ever-evolving world.

Try something new and see what happens.

Most great victories and positive changes are grown in the soil of discomfort.

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