Monthly Archives: May 2013
There Is No One Right Way To Sit In A Classroom
I found the idea allowing for the choice of different work spaces in the classroom to be so interesting. A classroom does not need to only have traditional desks. There can be places where a child can stand or sit … Continue reading
Teachers And The Tornado
Recently I have been thinking a lot about the power and responsibility teachers have. This week we saw the awesome power a teacher can have in extraordinary circumstances. On Monday afternoon when the tornado touched down in Oklahoma, two … Continue reading
Media Bias and Public Misconceptions
When you buy a new car you suddenly see that car everywhere you look. Those cars were there all along, you just didn’t notice them until it applied to you. This is what is happening to me in regards … Continue reading
Knowing My Students
I feel so thankful to be a part of such an excellent teacher certification program. This program is not just about teaching us how to teach students math and reading. We are learning about deeper issues such as race, class, … Continue reading
A Year At Mission Hill – What School Should Look Like
This week I watched “A Year at Mission Hill”. This is a wonderful documentary that follows a public pilot school in Boston. Seeing how things are done at this school is such an inspiration. If I imagine what my ideal … Continue reading
Creating Community In The Classroom
I was really inspired by last week’s readings. I often find myself getting so excited to teach because I can’t wait to try the new ideas I have seen. One thing that really interests my about teaching is that … Continue reading
The Deficit- Model of Education
I was struck by a few things during my Ayers reading the other week. It was really eye opening when Ayers described how the current education is based on a deficit model. I had never looked at it this … Continue reading
The Teacher-To-Be 