I cannot help but wonder as I teach a biology unit in science at life’s miraculous presence from the microscopic level to our vast universe. I think it is time to infuse Common Core (and its critics) with movement. Let us move from thinking to feeling. It starts with educators! Teach empathy and model kindness. Let us move from reacting to reflecting (the real critical thinking) via Subtle Effortless Action. There is nothing to lose and everything to gain. Kindness matters more now than ever. #guncontrol #safeschools
Never more relevant for our students (and ourselves) via Ahisma
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We are finishing up a unit on Ancient India in my world history class, comparing and contrasting Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. I just keep thining, “Wow! Wow! Wow!” in my head. I love history, even though I know my students don’t dig it. I could do this forever. via Mirror
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It’s not impossible to be a great teacher these days, but it is a lot of self-reflection. How can one improve teaching without improving one’s self? How does one rid themselves of the “nattering nabobs of negativism?” Is there a place for stillness and action in the classroom? Of course! via Moment within a Moment
Wouldn’t it be glorious if teachers had the time and space and community within their schools to reflect and cultivate great teaching habits? Practice and reflection are essential and further our students! This doesn’t happen in our PLCs. via Our place within our place
