Find joy wherever you find yourself.
I believe that we teach and learn best when we are in a state of joy. Joy is such a personal thing, and each of us will find it in our own unique way. For me, joy is easiest to find at the confluence of kindness, enthusiasm, and fun.
Kindness – As humans, we each have an inherent dignity and deserve respect regardless of our station. While we should relish the opportunity to accomplish more, our achievements are not the primary source of our dignity. Dignity in education means that both the teacher and the learner should expect to be treated with kindness. As Bill and Ted say, Be excellent to each other.
Enthusiasm – The most effective learning happens when both the teacher and learner are fully immersed in a subject. The best way to learn how to take care of a patient with bronchiolitis is by taking care of a patient with bronchiolitis. But because I have not yet figured out how to reliably conjure up a patient with a disease process every time the curriculum calls for it, I rely on some of my other strengths to help learners become immersed: technological prowess (i.e., being a millennial), boundless curiosity, and an infectious enthusiasm.
Fun – This one is much easier to explain. We all have to learn, so we might as well have fun along the way.
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