After reading Boxer’s (2019) article I became curious about using an example that I could more easily relate to. Even though I did well in chemistry in high school, I have not kept up with the field. One of my previous mentors told me that when speaking to a group, provide no more than three … Read more
I was encouraged to take an assessment regarding my philosophy of education on the LabR Learning Resources site. Going into this I felt confident in knowing what I believed and was sure this would be quick and easy. As I began answering the questions I was reminded that we are a mix of our past … Read more
Podcast: The New Classroom : NPR COVID-19 has brought with it a number of challenges for teachers and parents alike. In this podcast Zuzanna interviews teachers, administrators, parents and students to find out what it has been like for them to adjust to the challenges and realistic fears during this pandemic. (This is USA based). … Read more
I had the privilege of visiting with Gheorghe Conan this week. Although it would seem that we don’t have a lot in common it became apparent that we share a love of teaching. Gheorghe’s early school days in Romania could have led him to embrace a very behavioristic and rigid approach to teaching but instead … Read more