As I was getting ready to write my post, I read that Nelson Mandela passed away today. This quote seemed the perfect inspiration and reminder for today and the days ahead.
Annie
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Inspiration (#nerdlution 4)
As a classroom teacher, I felt bombarded (in the most wonderful way) with feedback. I could listen to students read, hear them talk about books, look at how they solve problems, and confer about their writing. I knew my teaching was working if students were learning. Knowing if coaching is working is more complicated. We collect data towards self-selected goals, but I am one step removed from student learning. The change process takes time. And the more I know, the more I know there is to do and to learn. Sometimes I feel knocked down and discouraged, but then an incredible conversation with a teacher reminds me that we are moving forward.
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This is so true - "Sometimes I feel knocked down and discouraged, but then an incredible conversation with a teacher reminds me that we are moving forward. "
ReplyDeleteAnd it reminds us to lean on each other, too. To go it alone and to struggle alone is an isolating experience. Building a sense of community and connections is what helps me think of my role as teacher in a different way, as part of a larger experience. And I know I have friends I can turn to for advice.
Have a great day
Kevin