This is a repost of a blog entry from June 2013. Do you know the children’s book, if you give… Read more For Pete’s Sake, Give Them a Cookie
Category: Educator
Writing from my perspective as an educator
Teaching Empathy
It becomes more and more apparent to me that we need to increase the ability for one another to understand… Read more Teaching Empathy
Paradigm Shifts, Systems Thinking and Learning
Created this short video today that looks at constructivist learning theory through the lens of of systems thinking.
Complicity: The New American Way
Remaining silent or refuse to take action about school and mass shootings is an act of complicity. It’s Friday February… Read more Complicity: The New American Way
FORE! Playing Golf and Learning to Teach While Not Slicing it Into the Woods
Anyone who has golfed knows that learning to hit a golf ball consistently straight and where you aim is really… Read more FORE! Playing Golf and Learning to Teach While Not Slicing it Into the Woods
Teachers in “Receive Mode”
Betsy DeVos, the new Secretary of Education in the Trump administration, found herself in a bit of a battle with… Read more Teachers in “Receive Mode”
Progressive Education (or lack of) and the Rise of Populism
Populism is on the rise as evidenced by the United Kingdom “Brexit,” the election of Donald Trump and the rise… Read more Progressive Education (or lack of) and the Rise of Populism
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”
From One Teacher to Politicians
I’m currently at the National Science Teacher’s Association Conference in Nashville. Yeah, I actually went to conference sessions all day!… Read more From One Teacher to Politicians
The Perfect Double Leg Takedown and Authentic Learning
When I coached wrestling, I started the season by teaching (or, in most cases, re-teaching) that most basic of wrestling… Read more The Perfect Double Leg Takedown and Authentic Learning
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