Shifting the Learning Paradigm
Written by bblack
“Reflect, reflect, reflect!” This is likely a phrase that my students have heard continuously since the start of the school year as I’ve been mindful of regularly giving them the chance to reflect on their own learning. Doing so was not only to help them shift their mindset from marks to skills but also to […]
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Do you ever just need a breath? As teachers, we can all appreciate the craziness that is our lives, as we often fluctuate between moments of (relative) bliss and periods characterized by piles of marking and supplemental duties. During those more stressful times, a libation – or four – may accompany that breath. For me, […]
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“I think they’re useful,” I said, referring to my recent student conferences, “though I want them to be more efficient and effective.” “What do you want to get out of these conferences? Better yet, what do you want your students to gain from these discussions?” I wish I could say that I had asked these […]
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Imagine this: you go to your first Cohort 21 session and leave buzzing. After a week back in the classroom, you begin to get bogged down by the day-to-day minutia which is teaching. Sound familiar? Me too. In a mindful effort to bore ahead of the inevitable undertow of our daily lives as teachers, I’m […]
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Day one of Cohort 21 in one word; woah! Tons of community building, an intro. to the Twitterverse, which literally seems to be its own universe, and an understanding of what I’m getting into for the next 9 months. Stay tuned for more about my own Cohort journey!
Written by bblack
Welcome to you Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share , collaborate and converse as you move through the C21 Action Plan process. This is your first post and an opportunity to share a little bit about yourself as a learner and leader. […]
