TL;DR: This post shares a poem that encompasses what goes through a teacher’s mind on a daily basis. ‘Twas the Night Before Teaching ‘Twas the night before teaching when all through my mind, No positive utterance of self-talk could I find. My briefcase was slung by the front door downstairs; Inside—tomorrow’s lesson—planned with great care. I was s’posed to … Read More
EP66: Why is it Important to De-center Christmas in our Classrooms?
In Episode 66 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their experiences with celebrating holidays – Christmas, in particular – in their classrooms in recent years. The diverse cultures in their classrooms has forced them to be much more mindful of whose culture and traditions are being pushed in our classrooms. They discuss Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy, … Read More
