The Change Paradox in Education “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” This quote, often attributed to Einstein, captures something important about the current situation in education. It reflects the current situation found in education today: constantly doing different things and expecting them to somehow add up to…
What does it mean for a teacher to develop their own voice? How does someone new to teaching figure all this out?
“A1. Watching students make progress is success to me, moving from achieving at one point to another” @andreachalifour
This week #saskedchat did a bit of a stroll through the past as we explored some of the questions from past chats. Reaching back to 2015, we explored a variety of topics including classroom environment, assessment, technology, and teacher development. Participants shared resources, anecdotes, and responded to the questions by sharing from their experiences in the…
we need to be careful in decisions about classroom environment and ensure decisions are based on sound educational practices.
Schools have a unique opportunity to help students develop patience as they work toward mastery.
From the back, you can see things you don’t from the front. And, if you let the students lead the learning, you can see even more.
Learning to become better is about consistently seeking to improve.
As teachers, we need to be professional about the decisions we make about technology use. Planning for the learning is critical to success.
As you stand at the back of the classroom, what are the possibilities that you envision that excite you and give you energy? What vision do you have for the school year? How can you make that vision a reality?
