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
Category: Educator
Writing from my perspective as an educator
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)
Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 1 of 3)
This post is the first in a series of three. I have been studying a “systems view of life” as… Read more Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 1 of 3)
It’s Not What the Teachers Do, It’s What the Students Do
During the last month, teachers have had to rebuild their ship while sailing. That was a daunting task. I’m sure… Read more It’s Not What the Teachers Do, It’s What the Students Do
A New Framework for Learning
This morning I’m sharing a short video titled “The Learning Cycle: Consider, Construct, Confirm.” This is a 14 minute “nutshell”… Read more A New Framework for Learning
Yes! That’s it Exactly!
I was nearly brought to tears this morning when what I have been feeling, worrying about, and thinking for the… Read more Yes! That’s it Exactly!
Tim Goodwin 