Teacher Metaphor Melissa Mongi MAT Program Summer 2007.

Teacher Metaphor

Melissa MongiMAT Program Summer 2007

The Teacher as a Spotlight

The Teacher as a Spotlight

Spotlight: a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous.

(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/spotlight)

The Teacher as a Spotlight

A teacher must be the spotlight to the student

The Teacher as a Spotlight

The teacher must shine a light on the abilities of the student showing them all the potential they have

inside

The Teacher as a Spotlight

The teacher lights the way for the student

The Teacher as a Spotlight

The teacher should make each student feel warm and welcomed

The Teacher as a Spotlight

The teacher must be a strong presence for the student

The Teacher as a Spotlight

Teachers can change their colors and help students see themselves in

different lights.

The Teacher as a Spotlight

Teachers help students create their own beautiful scenes

Without the teacher, the student would be in the dark

The Teacher as a Spotlight

The Teacher as a Spotlight

If done right, the teacher can make the student shine…

The Teacher as a Spotlight

…and help them take a bow!