Metaphors
Being a good a educator is knowing who you are and understanding yourself. This very much applies to the staff who have supporting roles within schools too, and metaphors are a useful tool in helping you do this.
Metaphors are comparisons between two unrelated concepts, in which one thing is said to be another. For example, “food for thought”, “the world’s your oyster”, or “they’re the apple of my eye”. This isn’t to be confused with similes which uses like or as for comparison. For example, “you slept like a baby”, “as quick as a flash” or “blind as a bat”. Metaphors are useful in making the complex simple, and indeed in terms of teaching, enable teachers to describe the complex task of teaching so others can understand it.
Using images can help you find a metaphor that can describe you as a member of the staff group. For example, take a look at this image:
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What do each of these images mean to you as a member of the learning support staff in your school? Share your thoughts about each one with your fellow learners in the comments area below.
Supporting Successful Learning in Primary School
Supporting Successful Learning in Primary School
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