I have spent a lot of time the past two years thinking about how I want to teach. Coming back to eighth grade has been a delicious change of pace for me. I have realized how much I love this age. They are loud, funny, emotional, clingy, and needy–but they also open up their hearts…
All posts in November 2009
A place to learn
I’ve spent a lot of time this year thinking about the perfect classroom. My perfect classroom. Though I haven’t quite nailed all the details, it’s coming together: Natural lighting with lamps in various parts of the room Tall ceilings, large windows (but the ability to shut out light when projecting) Laptops: This essential component gives…
Socratic Lite and more
This post has me thinking today…. it’s really about the patience, dedication, and community needed to master learning in an authentic way.
A reminder
The rain comes steadily now. Not like last night when Heidi, David, and I sat on the steps of my house, handing out candy and chatting with princesses, lions, and monsters. During the drizzle , the eighth-grade girls dropped by to say hello and get their sugar. Seven or eight of them surrounded my front…