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Month: May 2019

A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss

May 24, 2019May 23, 2019 ~ magistraberg ~ Leave a comment

I had my year end evaluation earlier this week and one comment has left me reeling: Teachers who have taught as long as you have rarely look to improve methods that aren't working. Firstly, if true, that's sad. I hope it is fear of change which holds those teachers back and not a general lack … Continue reading A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss

When Inspiration Strikes

May 17, 2019May 16, 2019 ~ magistraberg ~ Leave a comment

It never fails. I'm finally relaxed, calm, and ready to fall asleep. My phone is playing a lovely tune to help me find slumber faster. The air purifier is humming. The sheets are cool and the blanket soft. I'm so close... And then inspiration strikes. I'm in my classroom, a few months from now, getting … Continue reading When Inspiration Strikes

Seating – Ideas vs the Reality of Live Students

May 10, 2019July 24, 2019 ~ magistraberg ~ Leave a comment

As this school year is coming to an end, student attendance is spotty between standardized testing, retake testing, exams, and exam exemptions. I am still teaching as much as possible in this situation, but sometimes I just give up for that day. What to do then? Well, for starters, I ask the students to help … Continue reading Seating – Ideas vs the Reality of Live Students

End of Year Assessments

May 3, 2019May 2, 2019 ~ magistraberg ~ Leave a comment

I struggle with assessments, in general, and final assessments, in particular. Everything inside of me fights this idea of testing or assessing students on how close or far they are from a set goal. I can't wrap my head around the idea that every student should and must be at the same point, with the same … Continue reading End of Year Assessments

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