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
Month: May 2019
When Inspiration Strikes
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
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
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
