Teaching is like gardening

The garden = The classroom

• This environment is strategically planned and organized by the teacher.
• The arrangement can promote efficient learning and monitoring of behavior.

Gardeners = Teachers

• They understand the differences of the students in their classroom.
• Their goal is to help students grow and succeed.
• They differentiate instruction, monitor progress, and provide feedback for students.

“Teachers who inspire know that teaching is like cultivating a garden, and those who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers.”~ Author Unknown

Gardeners use different tools

Teachers use different Materials

"The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." Isaiah 58:11

Plants/FLowers = The students

• Each one is beautiful and unique in their own way.
• They have different cultural backgrounds, interests, experiences, needs, and performance styles.
• Based on their differences, each one requires different care in order to grow and be successful.

Observing the growth & Understanding

• Observations & student work help teachers discover crucial information about student undertstanding.
• Assessments help determine if the lesson was effective & students understood the concepts presented.
• This helps aid in the selection of future activities, materials, strategies, and techniques used.

The end result is a beautiful and thriving garden, where each student has learned and succeeded in class.