What and Why
Why am I doing this blog?
As stated previously, I want to be a more reflective teacher which, I think, makes me a more proactive teacher [citation needed]. I've recently been reminded some teachers are slow to change, that some teachers discount really good research into what makes their practice more effective. And I understand that. I can't change other teachers. The best I can do is to improve my practice, to be an example for others, and share what I know. I'm also hoping to use this blog as part of my evaluation.
I like my current school. I think I'm a better fit for this school than previous positions. However, I'm here only on a temporary contract. So, Goal one is do what I can to make myself as desirable as possible to my employers.
What will you see in this blog?
I'll just list them out and tag my posts as well.
- Daily reflections/commentary.
- Comments on books I'm reading.
- Sharing lesson plans and student examples of their thinking.
- Sharing interesting articles, both at the research and the practitioner level. I've already promised a teacher at another school the Benny article.
- I hope to start conversations as well. I've left comments on for this purpose.
- And I'll keep this professional, though I can't promise to not share occasional pictures of my dog.