Being Prepared for Resistance
I have started to see my first feelings of resistance to the new ways I am running my classroom. It is difficult for parents to adjust to things being done differently in the classroom than what they are used to seeing and with the way they remember it being for themselves.
I am very fortunate that I have a very supportive principal who gets it and gives me the opportunity to explore my passions in the area of teaching. I mentioned that I am seeing the first signs of resistance and it is coming as a result of parents not being used to grading being flexible and not the driving and motivating force in a classroom.
I am really coming to terms with the fact that doing what I think is right and in the best interest of students is not always what is easiest on me. I am realizing now that by attempting to lead something you are putting yourself out there to be questioned and perhaps criticized. I also realize that it would be a lot easier to simply fall back and join the crowd and continue on the path that has always been followed.
It has been weighing on me over the last several days, but I am shaking it off. I am determined not to go back and while it is not the easiest path, I am going to push forward.
