ACTING LIKE A TEACHER
Teaching is acting. When we are in the classroom we take on a different sense of management and enthusiasm. It is important to acknowledge this change in ourselves. In comparing teaching and performing, many aspects are the same. Teachers should be entertaining, meaningful, stimulating, and enlightening. No wonder teaching is so tiring! Instead of being a creative drama cheerleader, modify your existing style a bit. Controlled enthusiasm is crucial, but only sincere when shown through how you teach.  An effective drama teacher uses movement and interaction, props and visuals, humor, and suspense and surprises.

From Acting Lessons for Teachers by Robert Tauber

Some core practices of being an effective, enthusiastic educator include:
- Aiming to preserve the students' personalities and uniqueness.
- Showing that you are as much at risk and as vulnerable as the students.
- Encouraging students to go for the gold. Don't give in easily.
- Letting students discover necessary efforts as they go.
- Failing and recovering in front of students.

From Collected Writings on Education and Drama by Dorothy Heathcote