How to make students (and teachers) want to go to school | Michele Freitag | TEDxYorkBeach

[@angelsimone7223]

Ms. Freitag taught my son in fourth grade - amazing! Changed the trajectory of his life!. Thank You for your continuous hard work.

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you Angel! I remember him very fondly! Please give him a hug for me!

[@carolinaduque1580]

This has to be one of the best TEDx I have ever listened to. As an educator my self I just loved it!

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and for serving children as an educator!

[@froggies5103]

I had so many teachers crying when they saw me again. I had pretty bad dyslexia as a kid and also horrible adhd. I'm a sophomore in high school now and I feel bad for them. I knew they wanted to help so bad but they just couldn't! I go to an art school now and I love creative writing! I wish my teachers had this resource. thanks for this Ted talk! All my love!

[@Mfreitag62]

You sound like the kind of kid I would have really enjoyed. I'm so glad that you have found a place in the educational world that is working for you. Creative people rock! Keep on creating. All the love right back at you!

[@shannoncole534]

we are so lucky to have Ms. Frietag teach our kids

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you Shannon!

[@natasha.parker]

Being someone who looks forward to teaching , the perfect video!! ❤❤

[@Mfreitag62]

So glad you enjoyed it. I want to motivate those going into teaching and those who are already teaching but feeling discouraged. I also hope to inspire instructional leaders to allow teachers to teach this way - to make it rigorous, but also engaging and fun - for everyone - including the teachers! Best of luck to you Natasha!

[@henriqueteixeira9047]

From someone that is passioned about many topics and wants to learn the best way to aproach new students (I hope to become a professor), this is exactly what I needed to listen to. Incredible speech.

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you so much! Best wishes in your educational journey.

[@joidavis5210]

If only all teachers were as loving and caring as this amazing woman!

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you for your kind words. I have found that most teachers are truly loving and caring (although I've met a few that make me wonder why they went into teaching). The good teachers need permission and support to teach this way - to take the time to get to know their students and teach in the way that works for them - rather than blindly following a curriculum guide, or the 'latest greatest' program!

[@creativevibes4490]

Can't find words for her.....just awesome.......I'm not a big heart teacher but after listening to her I'll try to do my best in my class

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you for the word you did choose - that means so much to me. I feel that making connections with my students has been one of the greatest tools in helping my students learn and thrive. And those same connections have been such a blessing to me too. I'm proud of you for being so honest and for saying you will do your best. That is all any of us can do.

[@creativevibes4490]

Your welcome ma'am

This is one of the most underrated speech I have ever watch ,great !

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you for your comment - I'm glad you enjoyed my ted talk. It is an honor to be able to share my passion for education.

[@rachelmalul2717]

This is one of the best Ted lecture I've heard. Thank you from Israel

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you! I am very grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for education.

[@pyaephyothein4474]

“Teachers wanted to teach this way but their hands are tied” Exactly the situation I am in. We really need a revolution in education.

[@Mfreitag62]

Agreed! Let's keep speaking out about how to make changes that serve our students well. Let's build momentum. I was grateful for this opportunity to speak out. Let's all speak out in whatever ways we can.

[@SilviaJankoski173]

😅😅😅

[@annan4866]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I agree 100% and more people need to hear this message. ❤

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you. I am so grateful to have had this platform to share my message.

[@emiercorpuz9554]

This is Phenomenon-Based Learning

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you for watching my TED talk. This approach fits under many titles that have come and gone over the years. I hadn't really looked at Phenomenon-Based Learning before reading your comment, but I see how what I've described fits within the framework. Awesome! Let's keep looking for all the best ways to reach our students!

[@liqaamoh6243]

A wonderful teacher, kind and respectful, and your words are very beautiful. May God bless you. If they used this method with us in schools, we would be good and we love studying. In my country, a failed study, and a teacher beats the child and also scolds him with bad words. He leaves school. The child is the reason for this method. Until Jed thinks about the reason for the aggressive style with a teacher and his student, and he has pressure from his family, his teacher, and the child’s teacher. What should he do?

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you for your kind words. I truly hope things change in your country. We all deserve respect. We all deserve to learn in the way that works for us. I am grateful to have this opportunity to speak for all students and teachers.

[@liqaamoh6243]

You have all the appreciation and respect

[@iangreen8815]

So very refreshing!!!

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed my Ted talk.

[@pierrelalonde3705]

Good video, she has experience and great recommendations. How to teach the better way and not to folllow the curriculum step by step. Have the right approach with students will go a long way. Mind you I have met students who were simply not interested. I am a French tutor.

[@Mfreitag62]

I agree, some students lack motivation, or are disinterested. I would, however, say it’s our job to figure out why. Talk with them and honor - truly listen and try not to judge - about why they are disinterested, and what would make it more interesting to them. Try a different approach that reflects what they say. Of course, you have to have a positive relationship for them to be honest with you and trust you. But I have turned things around for many kids by doing that. I’m a stubborn teacher - and I’m stubborn about finding out what WILL make things work for them.

[@alejandramonge6842]

Great and valuable information, Thank you for your hard work.

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you - I love the work I do with children.

[@leratomotlhakane2629]

Thank you for sharing ❤.This was an eye opener.

[@Mfreitag62]

Thank you for taking the time to listen. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to share my passion.

[@rstroh2105]

Don't look now, but this is homeschooling philosophy 101

[@carlenedean8382]

I’ve railed for many years- since my son was in grade school- about the constant testing and what people call “teaching to the test.” I firmly believe that the rigid standards may be a serious detriment to creative learning and ruin spontaneous teachable moments

[@carlenedean8382]

Oh and I totally agree with her. Great talk!!

[@Mfreitag62]

@@carlenedean8382 Thank you. You are right - we miss so many teachable moments because we are so worried about getting to the next standard or skill.

[@BenjKent-lu5fg]

Thank you Ma'am. I am currently teach as student-teacher. In my experience, students raise their hand nonstop if the question or activity is all about expressing themselves. for example: describe yourself in oneword, what song describe your feelings at this moment. if you going to learned musical instrument what instrument would you select?

[@Mfreitag62]

I'm glad you enjoyed my talk. Your students are lucky to have a teacher who really cares about them.

[@BenjKent-lu5fg]

@@Mfreitag62 I'm speechless. wooo

[@liveforthelordbeforeitisto5141]

Someone start a new campaign: Freitag for State Superintendent of Schools! Federal for that matter! (if we want such positions...)

[@Mfreitag62]

Thanks for the support. I thought about going into administration - but what I really love is working directly with the students. I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to share my thoughts with a wider audience through TED.

[@spicole2937]

Thats why qmerica last

[@Mfreitag62]

I'm not sure exactly what you mean, but thank you for watching my TED talk. Best wishes.