TL;DR: Just like it’s impossible for one size of pants to fit all students, one way of teaching will not reach all students. In addition, teachers come from a variety of backgrounds themselves and naturally have different styles. Learn how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each student. The Perfect Pants The movie Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants … Read More
I Am Not Your Hero
TL;DR: Teachers are whole people who oftentimes surrender themselves to this profession. The idea that teaching is an extension of mothering began during industrialization and continues to this day, creating the perception that teachers should put the needs of students before themselves. Comparing teachers to superheroes is problematic because it’s a thinly veiled manipulation that justifies the injustice and minimizes … Read More
Finding Your PD Niche
TL;DR: Start by determining what you want to learn this year. Find organizations offering professional development opportunities. Brainstorm various ways to get funding. Reevaluate your professional development plan regularly to make changes as needed. What do you want to learn? Many educators are looking for ways to fulfill their needs for salary advancement, re-licensure, or progress on their professional growth … Read More
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month: Celebrating All Year
TL;DR: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th-October 15th. The terms Hispanic and Latino have different origins and cultural and political meanings. Hispanic primarily refers to individuals who come from Spanish-speaking nations. Latinx offers a more ethnic and geographic understanding and includes individuals who come from non-Spanish-speaking countries. Latine and Latinx are gender-neutral forms of Latino. Latinx and Hispanic … Read More
ISTE Standards for Educators
TL;DR: It’s time to reflect on your use of the ISTE Standards. ISTE standards consist of Learner, Leader, Citizen, Collaborator, Designer, Facilitator, and Analyst. So far this year, we have discussed planning with INTENT and planning to CONNECT. This month’s post takes those two posts and digs deeper. To begin with, it will strategically introduce you to another way to … Read More