The full moon set this morningJust before the sun began to riseWhile a cold wind howled from the southAn oversized orange orbSinking below the hazy cloudsInto tangled trees in the westThe eastern sky brightenedOrange rising from an eastern cornfieldFading into bright blue aboveThe sun has not risen just yetBut the light was awakening the dayTheContinue reading “All Hallows’ Eve Morning”
Author Archives: timothygoodwin
Why Learning Theory Matters
At Bemidji State we have teacher-candidates write a comprehensive “Central Focus & Context/Rationale” with every lesson plan. This is a statement requiring students to explicitly describe the big idea or central focus of the lesson, detail the lesson’s fit in the curriculum, and then lastly, use research and learning theory to support teaching methods chosen.Continue reading “Why Learning Theory Matters”
Connecting Dots of a New Normal
The unprecedented times of the new normal. Two terms or phrases I could happily do without. I mean, enough already. However, we cannot deny that we face a new normal and many of our institutions will never be the same. I’m confident that my field of education will never be the same. In many waysContinue reading “Connecting Dots of a New Normal”
Within These Woods: Timber Wolf
Today’s essay is short one about the timber wolf. If you like these posts consider sharing via social media of your choice and subscribing to the blog or joining my email list. You can also subscribe to the YouTube channel as an option.
Within These Woods: White-Tailed Deer
This week’s essay is about the white-tailed deer in which I explore the interconnection between the deer, the white-footed mouse (from last week’s essay), humans, and the wolf (the subject of next week’s essay. If you like this series, consider sharing with others. Thanks
Wandering
She challenged us by asking, “As we enter into this wilderness, what do you carry?” Pastor Rachel McIver Morey, asked this question while preaching about Exodus on September 27, 2020. She was using the story of Exodus to prompt thinking about difficult transitions. When leaving a bad situation, one has to be willing to closeContinue reading “Wandering”
Within These Woods: Deer Mouse
This is the second post, and first essay from my book Within These Woods. We could use some calmness. So, to add to that calmness I’m going to post a reading of an essay from my book Within These Woods on YouTube. Maybe it will add just a few minutes of respite for you. I’llContinue reading “Within These Woods: Deer Mouse”
Can We Do This?
The old man dog in the house decided he needed an early start today. Apparently he had a lot to do today. With a grumble and an expletive I fed him, checked email while he ate, and took for a pre-dawn walk. It did allow me to see a beautiful early morning sky. Just belowContinue reading “Can We Do This?”
Within These Woods: A Reading
The woods calm me. The woods comfort me. I like to be in them. I like to write about them. I like to read about them. The world feels crazier and more fraught with anxiety by the day. We could use some calmness. So, to add to that calmness I’m going to post a readingContinue reading “Within These Woods: A Reading”
Let Me Explain…
“Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.” So, says Inigo in The Princess Bride. Time is running short (pick your issue). But, we knew there were problems a long time ago. Here’s an exchange between Bill Watterson’s Calvin and his mom from 1987. Calvin: “Hey Mom, what’s this I hearContinue reading “Let Me Explain…”
