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Tim Goodwin

Educator, author, musician

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Writing from my perspective as an educator

Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 1 of 3)

Posted on May 14, 2020June 16, 2020 by timothygoodwin

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

Posted on April 27, 2020June 16, 2020 by timothygoodwin

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

Posted on April 14, 2020June 16, 2020 by timothygoodwin

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!

Posted on April 10, 2020June 16, 2020 by timothygoodwin

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!

Thoughts From a Loser Teacher

Posted on February 19, 2020June 16, 2020 by timothygoodwin

Well, it’s official. I’m a loser. Have been since the age of 24 when I got my first teaching job.… Read more Thoughts From a Loser Teacher

Why Grades Matter (but maybe not how you might think)

Posted on November 20, 2019June 16, 2020 by timothygoodwin

The act of grading someone for their work immediately changes everything. One cannot help but be influenced primarily by extrinsic… Read more Why Grades Matter (but maybe not how you might think)

Downshifting

Posted on October 30, 2019June 16, 2020 by timothygoodwin

This morning was like any other. I begin the day reading about such things as children of employees of a… Read more Downshifting

The Three Sisters

Posted on October 16, 2019June 16, 2020 by timothygoodwin

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

In a Groove or Stuck in a Rut

Posted on September 4, 2019June 16, 2020 by timothygoodwin

The Tuesday after Labor Day has typically been the first day of classes. Even years when I started teaching the… Read more In a Groove or Stuck in a Rut

Teaching in Mismatched Shoes

Posted on February 7, 2019June 16, 2020 by timothygoodwin

I was out and about running errands late Wednesday afternoon. I stamped the snow off my feet before stepping inside,… Read more Teaching in Mismatched Shoes

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