For centuries, the Iroquois (and now many other cultures) have been growing corn, beans, and squash together, referring to them… Read more The Three Sisters
Category: Author
Blog posts written from my perspective as an author
The Ecological Identity Concept
I’m in Norway this week and next as part of sabbatical research and learning. I acknowledge and am thankful for… Read more The Ecological Identity Concept
What I Did On My Summer “Vacation”
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with the seasonal nature of teaching. It’s August and a new school year is… Read more What I Did On My Summer “Vacation”
The Origin of Skin Color
As I have watched, listened, and participated in our collective conversation about politics and race during the past few months,… Read more The Origin of Skin Color
A Lesson in Patience From the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
It is a century now since Darwin gave us the first glimpse of the origin of the species. We know… Read more A Lesson in Patience From the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Hamburger Model of Curriculum Planning
Curriculum planning is often thought of as a linear process. First create objectives or (I prefer) guiding questions. Then think… Read more Hamburger Model of Curriculum Planning
Learning to Teach from the Red-Eyed Vireo
“What day is it?” It’s today squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh. -A. A. Milne Though, most have… Read more Learning to Teach from the Red-Eyed Vireo
Tim Goodwin 