Tag Archives: learning
Can we separate form from function in education?
I’m currently reading “The Learning Paradox” by Jim Harris. It is a book written for the business world, but a large part of his message can be transferred to our world of education, leading and learning. He writes that the … Continue reading
Reflections on Instructional Rounds
So I’ve been away from the blogosphere for some time now, and the longer I was away, the harder it was for me to get the drive to develop a post. I love my blog, and how it’s helped me … Continue reading
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Tagged collaborative, improvement, instruction, instructional rounds, learning, networks
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Buckle up!
When I was little and growing up in Ottawa, I desperately wanted to ride a roller coaster. I would watch the commercials for Canada’s Wonderland and my heart would race at the thought of dropping, twirling, zooming, and (gasp) loop-dee-looping, … Continue reading
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Tagged administration, learning, questions, reflection, students, teaching
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Out of the mouths of junior/intermediate students
I asked my grade 6/7/8 English class a question this past Friday: What skills/attitudes do you think makes an effective principal or vice-principal? First we discussed what effective means, then they worked in partners to discuss, record and represent all the qualities … Continue reading
Impact of teacher contact and feedback
Right now I’m sitting in a hotel room at a Best Western in Barrie, Ontario. My daughter Adrienne and I have just returned from an information session and portfolio review for the digital photography program at Georgian College (indulge me … Continue reading
