Good News Stories
@just4him (317249)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
October 1, 2017 4:02pm CST
Today's story has a different flavor than what I've given you these last few days. I know there are a few teachers here and this story is about teaching teachers to have fun teaching.
Dr. David Overfelt started teaching in 1946 at the age of 17. Harry Truman was president of the United States at the time and he taught in a one-room schoolhouse. He rose up to principal, and now at the age of 88 he's still in the education business, this time teaching teachers.
When the teachers come to his classes, taught at Rose Acres Elementary School in Chesterfield. Missouri, they are surprised to see him dressed as a clown. His purpose is to teach them to rediscover their craft. He said, "I teach if the heart is empty, it doesn't matter how full the head is."
At a time when it's all about test scores and no-nonsense school administrations, Dr. Overfelt is teaching teachers not to take themselves too seriously, and engage with the student. One teacher admits his methods kept him from quitting.
To read this full story and watch the video, click on the link below.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/master-teacher-teaching-educators-how-have-fun-n806271
Thanks for reading today's Good News Story
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Oct 17
One doesn't have to dress as a clown to keep the students motivated. Lol! Even college students! I was taught early in my class work to first motivate students before each lesson, and let them know what they'd be learning. My students loved the surprise factor and humor the most.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Oct 17
@Courtlynn I graduated at 17. Yes, so much different from what it is today.
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@Courtlynn (67081)
• United States
3 Oct 17
@just4him yeah, i wouldve graduated at 17. But school back then wasnt the same as now. Classes had maybe 10 students with maybe 5 classes in total, etc.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
2 Oct 17
The world needs more teachers like Dr. Overfelt!
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@celticeagle (168171)
• Boise, Idaho
1 Oct 17
That is a great saying. So real and logical.
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@DeborahDiane (40317)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Oct 17
@just4him - That truly is a good news story! I saw him on the news and he emphasized how teachers need to make school more fun again. I think that is wonderful advice!
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@DeborahDiane (40317)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@just4him - Yes, he seemed like a good motivator when I saw him on the news.
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@Deepizzaguy (104007)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Oct 17
Thank you for sharing some good news stories with some humor in them.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Oct 17
You're welcome. I'm doing my best to find some good ones, when the world is going stupid crazy.
@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
1 Oct 17
This is a good story, we need more teachers like him.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Oct 17
He really does sound amazing and quite the motivator to give teachers the motivation to keep making teaching fun.
