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Demonstrating enthusiasm is
such an important thing to do
as a teacher. When the
teacher is enthusiastic about
the subject, then students will
be more likely to be
enthusiastic as well.
I am passionate about
teaching certain topics within
science--life science in
particular! If I teach middle
school, I will need to teach
topics within the subject of
physics as well. I am not
passionate about teaching
physics. Before teaching that
topic, I need to determine for
myself why it is important to
learn. By doing that, perhaps
I will become enthusiastic to
teach the topic.
enthusiastic in the
classroom often manages
to develop enthusiastic
students. (p. 210)