We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator… Read more The Truths We Hold
Category: Educator
Writing from my perspective as an educator
Interconnectednessness
I added the extra “ness” because understanding the interconnected nature of, well, nature is becoming increasingly crucial. Sort of like… Read more Interconnectednessness
Now is Not the Time for Safe Mode
Is it a stretch to say that the pandemic is pushing education to a crisis? There were struggles prior to… Read more Now is Not the Time for Safe Mode
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
I’d like to share a bit about the concept of a growth mindset developed by Carol Dweck. A person with… Read more Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
They Teach Anyway
When the budget is cut another ten percentAnd a new set of standards and tests are passedAnd after another lock… Read more They Teach Anyway
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… Read more 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.… Read more Connecting Dots of a New Normal
Education PTSD
My goal as an educator is to provide a space for students to safely take on new challenges and risks… Read more Education PTSD
Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 3 of 3)
This is the third in a series of three. The Collection of a person’s knowledge and experience is an interlocked… Read more Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 3 of 3)
Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 2 of 3)
This post is second in a series of three. In the previous post I provided a paradigm for life using… Read more Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 2 of 3)