Re-thinking learning for the 21st Century
Written by Andrea Leacock
My action plan was driven by the simple action of walking in their shoes– our student’s shoes to be specific. After stepping back and being a student in the Cohort 21 environment, I was driven to explore ways in which we can help students manage the overwhelming feeling experienced in the classroom when faced with … Continue reading “3 M’s- My Action Plan Reflection”
Written by Andrea Leacock
I’ve felt like one of them before. I’ve sat at the desks, I’ve written tests I wasn’t quite ready for. I’ve had the feeling of “what’s going on at lunch today?” I’ve been a high school student. We all have. But, let’s be honest… It’s been a while. And in that time, a lot has … Continue reading “One of Them: The Sequel”
Written by Andrea Leacock
I leave Cohort 21 F2F sessions full of ideas, full of excitement, inspired to say the least. But then when I get to my classroom each morning, I’m greeted by a large, majestic, beautiful yet extremely annoying elephant who is blocking my door way. His name is TIME. I have become quite comfortable with … Continue reading “Let’s address the elephant in the room: TIME”
Written by Andrea Leacock
So here it is. After many days of thought, reflection, some tears and smiles, here is what I have come up with: HOW MIGHT WE… inspire creativity and develop a classroom culture centered on a love of learning rather than one which is mark-driven? I really came about my action plan when I had to … Continue reading “Grade 9’s and Mindfulness: Challenge Accepted”
Written by Andrea Leacock
Wow. Saturday was a lot! (Anyone else?). I was the one in the hallway, the one almost brought to tears by the overwhelming feeling of not understanding… as a grown adult. It’s been awhile since I felt that way in the “classroom”. Anxious, nervous, overwhelmed, a little scared (and excited of course!), but it all … Continue reading “One of them…”
Written by Andrea Leacock
Today, my colleague and I passed two grade 11 students in the hallway who were extremely engaged in an intense and, in my opinion, random conversation on “the school system killing creativity”. It was one of those moments in my life when all I could think was, “Wow! They are talking about school outside the … Continue reading ““If you Judge a Fish on it’s Ability to Climb a Tree…””
Written by Andrea Leacock
Disclaimer: I have never written a blog post before so hopefully this is the start of something. I feel like I am on my way but not quite there, yet when it comes to the idea for a “defined goal”. I change my mind every hour, each time I am faced with a new daily … Continue reading “Can the Traditional and Modern World of Teaching Collaborate?”
Written by Andrea Leacock
Welcome to Cohort 21. This is the first post on your new blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share and collaborate as you move through the C21 learning cycle towards your action plan. Cohort 21 is a unique professional development opportunity open to CIS Ontario … Continue reading “Welcome to Cohort 21”