I believe that our job as far as determining which curriculum is important is made significantly easier through the common core.  However, there are times when a child needs a little extra help with emotional health, p.e., maybe they even need an escape from the things that they worry about through art.  Determining which curriculum is important is reflective of how in tune you are with your students.  I think I could do well at this, but I'm pretty sure it's going to take some trial and error.

I believe that rote memorization is ineffective.  I remember in science finally understanding, "the rules" that govern the universe and realizing that the rules applied in multiple situations so I didn't have to memorize all of the facts.  I've been good at school because I understand the why, not because I can memorize easily.

I believe that we need to do the best we can, and that time should be used efficiently in the classroom.  However, we have information at our fingertips, (or more accurately, in our pockets.  We love google.)  Teaching children how to be efficient researchers and questioners is greatly important.

This point makes sense, students really need to know the nuts and bolts of the curriculum, rather than memorizing it and not understanding it.

I had this problem sometimes.  I was really quick to memorize, so if a teacher blew through a unit I could memorize the curriculum (and not understand it at all) long enough to say what the teacher wanted to hear on an exam, and forget it as soon as I'd filled in the last bubble.  We need to build understanding, not teach kids to memorize. Memorization doesn't foster understanding.

I believe memorization is low level thinking, and questioning is high level thinking.  We need to help students to truly grasp and understand concepts.

71- Mr. Johnson seamlessly incorporates the common core with personal expression.  Children can express themselves while practicing their writing, and he better understands how to help them.

73-  You have to be careful, but sharing your experiences allows children to relax.  They don't want to share personal situations if you aren't willing to do it yourself.

74-  Mr.  Johnson uses rubrics, which is one way to help children understand what is expected of them. There is nothing more frustrating than not knowing what is expected of you, and doing poorly because of it. 

82-  Sometimes students don't need a teacher, they need a cheerleader.  Helping students to realize that they can be successful with effort and acknowledging when they have done a good job can be huge in helping them feel safe and proud in their work at school.