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)
Tag: teaching
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
Why Grades Matter (but maybe not how you might think)
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
This morning was like any other. I begin the day reading about such things as children of employees of a… Read more Downshifting
In a Groove or Stuck in a Rut
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
Elusive Happiness and the Lure of Passive Leisure
We are living in a stressful time. Maybe it only seems so due to 24-hour news cycles and giving opportunity… Read more Elusive Happiness and the Lure of Passive Leisure
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”
When Life is for the Birds
When it feels like life is for the birds I like to sit quietly on my deck and watch the… Read more When Life is for the Birds
Tim Goodwin 